Rita Di Domenico
About Rita Di Domenico
Rita Di Domenico is the Senior Vice President, Head of Risk Management for the Futures and FX Division at Jefferies & Company, with extensive experience in risk management roles across several financial institutions.
Current Role at MUFG
Rita Di Domenico currently holds the position of HQA Market Systems - VP Risk Specialist at MUFG. Based at Harborside Financial Center Plaza III, 34 Exchange Place, Jersey City, NJ, she has been with MUFG since 2016. Her role involves extensive coordination and management of market systems, contributing to the company’s risk management strategies. Rita’s responsibilities also include fostering relationships with various colleagues, enriching MUFG’s operational effectiveness and strategic growth.
Senior Vice President at Jefferies & Company
Since 2011, Rita Di Domenico has been serving as the Senior Vice President, Head of Risk Management - Futures and Fx Division at Jefferies & Company. In this capacity, she is responsible for leading the division's risk management strategies in the Greater New York City Area. Her expertise in building robust teams and processes helps in supporting sales and trading activities across the organization. She also ensures that business development and growth are driven by innovative solutions and effective risk management practices.
Previous Role at Bache Commodities
From 1998 to 2011, Rita Di Domenico worked as the Senior Vice President - Head of Market Risk Management at Bache Commodities. Throughout her 13-year tenure, she was instrumental in managing risk and supporting the firm’s market operations. Rita's role involved collaborating with multiple departments to ensure that risk management protocols were robust and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Career at Prudential Financial
Rita Di Domenico held the position of Vice President - Capital Markets Risk Management at Prudential Financial from 1986 to 1998. Over a span of 12 years, she specialized in managing risk within the capital markets, providing critical support to various business units within the Greater New York City Area. Her work at Prudential Financial involved not only risk assessment but also the enhancement of risk management practices across the board.
Education at Pace University
Rita Di Domenico achieved her Bachelor's degree from Pace University in 1970. Her academic background laid a strong foundation for her career in risk management, equipping her with essential knowledge and skills that she applied throughout her professional journey.