In a decision aimed at reinforcing the capabilities of distribution firm FDS Partners in the Latin American and US Offshore markets, the company announced the addition of Ana Ramírez and Mercedes Delclaux Squella to its ranks, alongside the arrival of Patricia Beans as an advisor to the board. With their combined capabilities in institutional distribution, corporate finance, financial analysis, and asset management, the company stated in a press release that it anticipates strengthening its coverage and strategic expansion in the region.
Ramírez joined as Senior Director of Wealth Management for the US Offshore business, after five years at the Chilean financial group Bci. “With great enthusiasm, I begin a new challenge at FDS Partners, where I hope to continue deepening my knowledge of the Miami market, continue learning, and contribute all my experience to this new project,” the professional wrote in a LinkedIn post about the move.
Prior to her appointment, Ramírez served as Head of Institutional Distribution at Bci. This role led her to relocate to Miami two years ago, where she is currently based.
In her two-decade career, according to her profile, the professional also worked as Institutional Distribution Manager at Ameris Capital and spent nearly 11 years at LarrainVial. There, she reached the position of Discretionary Portfolio and APV Manager. In addition, she was an Investment Strategy Analyst at Compass Group (currently Vinci Compass) at the beginning of her career.
FDS highlights Ramírez’s experience leading regional commercial strategies, structuring investment platforms, and negotiating distribution agreements with global managers. “Ana’s institutional expertise and long-standing relationships across Latin America make her an exceptional addition to our team,” said Lars Jensen, Managing Partner of the firm, in the press release.
Delclaux complements the strengthening of the team dedicated to the region, joining as Sales Associate for US Offshore. The professional brings experience in corporate loans, financial analysis, and asset management in Latin American and U.S. markets. Previously, she worked at Banco Sabadell Miami.
“Mercedes brings a valuable combination of analytical rigor and commercial drive,” Jensen added, noting that her capabilities will help support clients in private and institutional banking channels.
In addition to these appointments, FDS reported that they recruited Patricia Beans as an Advisory Board Member and independent counselor for the firm.
With forty years of experience in the global financial services industry in hand, the professional leads the consultancy she founded, Beans Consulting Services LLC. This firm is dedicated to advising organizations regarding client strategies, business transformation, and execution.
Jensen described her arrival at FDS as “invaluable” for the firm and highlighted the professional’s “experience leading global transformation initiatives and her expertise in governance matters.”
