Cristina Finta
About Cristina Finta
Cristina Finta is an Equity Derivatives Exotics Trader at UBS, where she has worked since 2019. She has a strong background in mathematics and computer science, having studied at both 'Mihai Viteazul' National College and The University of Manchester.
Work at UBS
Cristina Finta has held multiple roles at UBS, starting as a Technology Intern from 2012 to 2013 in London. She then progressed to GTP Risk Equities IT for one year from 2014 to 2015. Following this, she served as an Equity Derivatives Quantitative Developer from 2015 to 2019. Since 2019, she has been working as an Equity Derivatives Exotics Trader, where she leads the EMEA subdesk for equity derivatives trading. Her responsibilities include trading structured products with US underlyings for European clients and managing day-to-day risk for the Delta1 book.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Finta completed her secondary education at 'Mihai Viteazul' National College, focusing on Mathematics and Computer Science from 2005 to 2009. She then pursued higher education at The University of Manchester, where she earned a BSc(Hons) in Computing for Business Applications with First Class honors from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her current role in equity derivatives trading, where she applies her knowledge in quantitative analysis and technology.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In her role as an Equity Derivatives Exotics Trader, Cristina Finta creates and maintains custom tools and scripts using Python and Excel for the trading desk. These tools are sometimes adopted by other desks globally, showcasing her technical skills and contributions to the organization. She collaborates closely with technology teams to resolve issues and onboard new products onto automated quoting and trading platforms, enhancing operational efficiency.
Risk Management Responsibilities
Cristina Finta acts as a risk manager for the Delta1 book, where she handles day-to-day risk management activities and oversees end-of-month rebalances. Her role involves ensuring that the trading operations align with risk management protocols, thereby contributing to the overall stability and performance of the trading desk.
Collaboration with Quantitative Analysts
Cristina collaborates with quantitative analysts to develop new products tailored to client needs. This partnership allows her to leverage quantitative insights and market trends, ensuring that the products offered meet the specific requirements of clients in the equity derivatives market.