José Blanco

José Manuel Blanco serves as Vice President of Business Development at Arkan Suisse Capital, where he is responsible for originating new opportunities and managing institutional relationships across Europe. His mandate covers real estate, healthcare, logistics, and renewable energy transactions, with a focus on private credit, structured notes, and asset-backed financing solutions.

At Arkan Suisse, José leads investor outreach to family offices, pension funds, and institutional counterparties, playing a central role in the distribution of “Safe Haven Structured Notes” and other credit-enhanced products. He also manages due diligence and transaction documentation for complex cross-border financings, ensuring alignment with the firm’s institutional standards.

Prior to joining Arkan Suisse Capital, José built extensive experience in banking and investment advisory roles across Spain and Switzerland. He worked as a Real Estate and Distressed Asset Specialist at Neom Real Estate, focusing on the acquisition and turnaround of distressed properties along the Costa del Sol, and previously served as Business Development Executive at American Express in Madrid, where he managed premium and SME client portfolios.

José began his career with Credit Suisse (Switzerland) Ltd., completing the firm’s structured trainee program before progressing to Assistant Relationship Manager roles on the Spain and Germany desks in Zurich. These roles gave him deep exposure to private banking, credit structuring, and cross-border client advisory for UHNWIs.

Educated in Switzerland, Spain, Germany, Mexico, and the UK, José holds a BA in International Business Management from Marbella International University Centre and the University of West London. Fluent in Spanish, German, English, and French, he brings a global perspective and multilingual capability to Arkan Suisse’s investor engagement and cross-border deal-making.

As Vice President of Business Development, José combines technical expertise in structured finance with a strong ability to build institutional relationships. His leadership in origination and distribution supports Arkan Suisse Capital’s mission to deliver innovative private credit solutions with precision, integrity, and client focus.