Robert Catarella
About Robert Catarella
Robert Catarella is a Managing Director at Ellington Management Group, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in the finance sector, specializing in credit and collateral valuation, and has held leadership roles at several prominent firms including The GreensLedge Group and Natixis.
Current Role at Ellington Management Group
Robert Catarella has been serving as Managing Director at Ellington Management Group since 2015. In this role, he focuses on the development and implementation of financial models and systems. His responsibilities include overseeing the modeling, structuring, pricing, trading, and hedging of securities positions. Catarella's extensive experience in the finance sector supports his contributions to the firm's strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at The GreensLedge Group
Prior to his current position, Robert Catarella worked as Managing Director at The GreensLedge Group from 2011 to 2015. During his tenure, he played a key role in financial operations and contributed to the company's growth in the competitive financial market of New York, NY. His leadership and expertise were instrumental in driving various projects.
Professional Background at Natixis and Five Mile Capital
Robert Catarella held the position of Managing Director at Natixis from 2001 to 2007, where he gained significant experience in the financial services industry. He later worked at Five Mile Capital as Managing Director from 2007 to 2011. His roles in these organizations helped him develop a strong foundation in credit and collateral valuation, as well as model development.
Educational Background in Engineering
Robert Catarella studied at Cornell University, where he earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Aerospace Engineering from 1992 to 1993. He also completed his Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering at the same institution from 1988 to 1992. His educational background in engineering provides him with a strong analytical framework applicable to his work in finance.
Expertise in Financial Modeling and Systems Integration
Catarella specializes in credit and collateral valuation, model development, and systems integration. He has designed and built a suite of non-agency residential mortgage predictive models and systems. His proficiency in tools such as Intex, Bloomberg API, and 1010data enhances his capabilities in financial analysis and decision-making.