Elina Smith (Petrova)
About Elina Smith (Petrova)
Elina Smith (Petrova) is a Senior Associate in Operations at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC, where she has worked since 2019. She has previous experience in operations and client services at several financial firms in London, including BlueCrest Capital Management and Warwick Capital Partners.
Work at Lighthouse Investment Partners
Elina Smith currently serves as a Senior Associate in Operations at Lighthouse Investment Partners, LLC. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the firm's operational strategies and efficiency in the Greater New York City Area. Her role involves overseeing various operational functions to support the firm's investment activities.
Previous Experience in Operations
Before joining Lighthouse Investment Partners, Elina Smith worked at BlueCrest Capital Management, LLP as an Operations Analyst from 2013 to 2016. During her time in London, she focused on enhancing operational processes. Following this, she served as an Operations Associate at Warwick Capital Partners LLP for seven months in 2016 to 2017, where she continued to develop her expertise in operational management.
Education and Expertise
Elina Smith studied at the University of Westminster, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from 2007 to 2010. Her educational background provided her with foundational knowledge in business principles and management practices. Additionally, she attended Romain Rolland Foreign Language School, where she studied English, Literature, French, and Math.
Early Career in Client Services
Elina Smith began her career in the financial services industry at Newedge, where she worked in Client Services from 2011 to 2012. This role allowed her to gain valuable experience in client relations and service delivery, which contributed to her operational skills in subsequent positions.