Juan Castro
@juancastro
I’m a trading risk management analyst who stress-tests credit exposure and guides derivatives strategy with capital- and risk-aware decisions.
NetherlandsWhat I'm looking for
Right now, I’m a Trading Risk Management Analyst at ING, where I analyze and stress-test counterparty credit exposure across a €72bn EAD portfolio of derivatives and securities lending. I translate risk findings into senior-level credit decisions, and I deliver monthly exposure and capital analysis to senior management and the trading desk.
Before ING, I was a Trader at Mint Tower Capital, managing a €1bn global portfolio across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. I exploited volatility and credit mispricings to deliver a 25% annual return, while conducting fundamental credit and equity research on convertible bond issuers to drive investment decisions in convertible bond arbitrage. I also served as a key market advisor to issuers on convertible-bond placement, advising on pricing, market appetite, and trade execution strategies to maximize deal success.
Earlier, as a Financial Analyst at Slim Cloud, I supported fundraising by preparing financial forecasts and engaging with VCs and investors for equity and debt financing. I helped grow pipeline by identifying and qualifying new business leads from client cloud cost statements—estimating potential savings and generating targeted outreach strategies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Analyzed and stress-tested counterparty credit exposure across a €72bn EAD portfolio of derivatives and securities lending, informing senior-level credit decisions. Produced monthly exposure and capital analysis for senior management and advised trading desks on capital and clearing implications to support trade prioritization within risk constraints.
Trader
Mint Tower Capital
Jun 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 6 months)
Managed a €1bn global portfolio across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, delivering a 25% annual return by trading volatility and credit mispricings. Conducted convertible bond research to support a convertible bond arbitrage strategy and advised issuers on placement pricing, market appetite, and execution to improve deal outcomes.
Financial Analyst
Slim Cloud
Feb 2020 - Jun 2022 (2 years 4 months)
Supported fundraising by preparing financial forecasts and engaging with VCs and investors to secure equity and debt financing for operational growth. Identified and qualified new business leads by analyzing client cloud cost statements, estimating savings, and creating outreach strategies to drive pipeline growth.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University College London
Master of Science in Finance, Finance
2022 - 2023
Grade: Merit Distinction
Completed an MSc in Finance at University College London (Semillero Colfuturo Scholarship; GPA: Merit Distinction) from Sep 2022 to Jul 2023.
Amsterdam University College
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts, Liberal Arts
2019 - 2022
Grade: Cum Laude Honours
Earned a BA in Liberal Arts at Amsterdam University College with Cum Laude Honours from Sep 2019 to Sep 2022.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
NetherlandsAuthorized to work in
Panama
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