Isabel Cristina Mas Smith
About Isabel Cristina Mas Smith
Isabel Cristina Mas Smith is a Senior Manager at VISTRA, with extensive experience in financial management and accounting across various institutions. Her career includes roles at BNY Mellon, Chinatrust Bank, PennyMac, and PwC, among others.
Work at Vistra
Isabel Cristina Mas Smith has been employed at Vistra as a Senior Manager since 2021. Her role involves overseeing various financial operations, contributing to the company's strategic objectives. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, she has been part of the team for three years, bringing her extensive experience in finance and management to the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current position, Isabel held several significant roles in the financial services sector. She worked at BNY Mellon as an AVP/Project Leader in Audit & Risk Review from 2000 to 2004 in Boston, MA. She later returned to BNY Mellon as an AVP/Senior Manager of Client Financial Reporting in Global Asset Servicing from 2004 to 2005 in Los Angeles, CA. Additionally, she served as First Vice President/Controller at Chinatrust Bank (U.S.A.) from 2009 to 2011 and as First Vice President - General Accounting at PennyMac from 2013 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Isabel earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance with a minor in Economics from the University of Massachusetts - Boston, studying from 1988 to 1993. Her educational background provides a solid foundation for her extensive career in finance and management, equipping her with the necessary skills to excel in various roles across multiple organizations.
Career Progression
Isabel's career spans over two decades, with a diverse range of positions in the finance industry. She began her career at PwC as a Senior Associate from 1994 to 2000. Following that, she held various leadership roles, including Corporate Controller - Senior Vice President at Hanmi Bank from 2018 to 2021, and Director of Financial Operations at Cast & Crew for a brief period in 2018. Her career reflects a consistent advancement in responsibilities and expertise.