Jarard Blake

OVERVIEW

Jarard has over 20 years of experience in the alternative investment industry.  He serves as an independent director on a wide range of alternative investment funds including hedge funds, funds of funds, segregated portfolio companies, private equity funds and related structures. 

BACKGROUND

Jarard most recently served as an Executive Director and Global Head of Banking Products at MUFG Investor Services.  Prior to this he served as the Head of Banking for MUFG Alternative Fund Services (Cayman) Limited where he led the banking, credit, and treasury teams.  At various times he was also responsible for the business continuity planning and execution for the Cayman Islands office, oversight of the corporate administration team, and the business operations of the Cayman office.  He served as a member of the senior management team and sat on various working groups and committees across the wider organisation.

Jarard joined the predecessor firm, UBS Fund Services (Cayman) Ltd. in 2002.  He has substantial experience in hedge fund and private equity administration, corporate  banking, foreign exchange hedging and execution, treasury, and cash management.  He has also served on multiple boards of directors for investment companies.  Prior to joining UBS, Jarard worked for KPMG in the Cayman Islands as an auditor of hedge funds, banks, and insurance companies.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA, CA)

Accredited Director (AccDir)