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Yessin S. has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. Yessin is currently working at NEAR Foundation as the CFO since January 2020. Prior to this, from April 2019 to November 2019, they were the Operations & Finance Manager at Web3 Foundation. Yessin also served as CFO at Status.im from March 2018 to March 2019, and at Alpha Associates from April 2016 to March 2018. Yessin was a Member of the Advisory Board at Ethereum Foundation from November 2015 to February 2017.

Before their roles in the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry, Yessin worked as CFO at Source Capital AG from September 2014 to March 2016. Yessin was a Director at BlackRock from September 2012 to August 2014 and held the position of Head of Finance and Operations - Swiss Re Private Equity at Swiss Re from January 2010 to August 2012.

Yessin's earlier experiences include working as a Reporting & Accounting Specialist at Horizon21 AG from June 2008 to January 2010 and as a Senior Bank Auditor at PwC Switzerland from September 2003 to May 2008.

Overall, Yessin S. brings a wealth of financial and operational expertise to their current role as CFO at NEAR Foundation, with significant experience in the cryptocurrency, finance, and auditing industries.

Yessin S. obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Finance from the University of St.Gallen, completing the program between 1998 and 2003. Continuing their education, Yessin pursued further qualifications, earning a Certified Accountant (Eidg. Dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer) certification from the Swiss Audit Academy between 2004 and 2007. During the same period, Yessin also completed the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) program at the CFA Institute. Additionally, Yessin obtained a certification from the CAIA Association, although no specific dates are provided for this achievement.