Francesca Fiorilli
@francescafiorilli
Quantitative finance professional with expertise in systematic investment strategies.
United KingdomWhat I'm looking for
I am a quantitative finance professional with a rich background in academia and industry, having served as an adjunct professor at New York University. My expertise lies in systematic investment strategies, prop trading, and risk analytics across multiple asset classes including FX, Fixed Income, and Commodities. I have a proven track record of developing innovative trading strategies and managing complex projects, which has equipped me with strong leadership and communication skills.
In my recent role as Quantitative Analysis Team Lead at CMC Markets, I successfully managed a team of quants, focusing on multi-asset market making and automated hedging. My experience as a Senior Quantitative Trader at Centrica EM&T allowed me to develop curve trading strategies for European Carbon and collaborate with algo trading desks to launch new strategies. I am passionate about leveraging my quantitative skills to drive impactful financial solutions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Quantitative Analysis Team Lead
CMC Markets
Jun 2023 - Jan 2024 (7 months)
Managed and led a team of quants within the quantitative strategies division for multi-asset market making, focusing on data analysis, cash equities price ladders, market liquidity, and automated hedging.
Senior Quantitative Trader
Centrica EM&T
Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)
Developed curve trading strategies for European Carbon and collaborated with the algo trading desk to launch a gamma scalping strategy, focusing on liquidity and financing strategies.
Senior Manager
London Stock Exchange Group
Jul 2019 - May 2022 (2 years 10 months)
Led the development and implementation of clearing services for cash equities, managed stress testing suites, and served as the primary regulatory liaison with the BoE and ESMA.
Manager, Risk Methodology
Santander UK
Jan 2015 - Jul 2019 (4 years 6 months)
Led a team developing innovative risk solutions for counterparty credit risk and directed initiatives to reduce the bank’s XVA charge through refined risk models.
Analyst, FX Quantitative Strategies
Insight Investment
Jan 2012 - Jan 2015 (3 years)
Developed trading strategies for currency overlay and created a Monte Carlo simulator for futures trading strategies, focusing on stochastic analysis and parameter optimization.
Adjunct Professor
New York University
Sep 2010 - May 2011 (8 months)
Taught courses in the Mechanical Engineering Department, focusing on controls and dynamical systems, while engaging in research and academic activities.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
NENew York University, Tandon School of Engineering
Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering
2007 - 2011
Completed a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Controls and Dynamical Systems. The research involved the thesis titled 'Control of Complex Networks: Chaotic Oscillators and Animal Grouping'.
USUniversity of Rome “La Sapienza”
M.Sc., Astronautic Engineering
2000 - 2006
Earned a Master of Science in Astronautic Engineering, focusing on advanced engineering principles and applications in space technology.
USUniversity of Rome “La Sapienza”
B.Sc., Aerospace Engineering
2000 - 2004
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, providing a foundation in the principles of aerospace design and technology.
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Location
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