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Maria Elisa Masotti

London

Summary

Dynamic Counterparty Risk Analyst with over two years of experience in financial analysis and risk management. Proven expertise in conducting thorough portfolio analysis and developing innovative solutions to mitigate risks associated with complex derivatives. Demonstrated ability in collaborating with diverse teams, highly skilled in leveraging analytics to deliver actionable insights and support strategic decision-making. Committed to driving efficiency and contributing to corporate initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Counterparty Risk Analyst

Morgan Stanley
London
01.2023 - Current
  • Performed portfolio analysis and historical return analyses; developed advanced assessments for risks relating to over $300 million in derivatives.
  • Streamlined margin quoting process for complex, non-vanilla trades, boosting productivity by 5%.
  • Designed a dynamic trade-tracking library, cutting deal review time by 30%.
  • Collaborated with sales and leadership to strategically address counterparty issues, and provided risk mitigation solutions.
  • Mentored summer analysts, contributing to the training and development of two prospective hires.
  • Cooperated in female-led corporate initiatives as a member of the Women Business Alliance.

Sales and Trading Summer Analyst

Morgan Stanley
London
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Selected among thousands for Morgan Stanley's prestigious rotational internship program.
  • Analyzed market trends to present weekly trade ideas, enhancing decision-making.
  • Rotated through interest rates trading, equity derivatives trading, and real estate direct lending desks.
  • Secured a full-time analyst position following successful internship performance.

Business Analyst Intern

Bononia Corporate Finance Srl
Bologna
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Operated financial software for banking and credit analysis, improving bug rectification processes.
  • Analyzed reporting outputs and metrics, enhancing portfolio accounting and performance reporting.
  • Reviewed financial data for five organizational portfolios, developing charts and tables for presentations.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline data collection and improve reporting efficiency.

Education

Master of Science - Corporate Finance

LUISS University
Roma
10.2022

Summer School - Analysis and Management of Financial Risk

London School of Economics
London
07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business and Economics

University of Bologna
Bologna
10.2020

Overseas Scholarship - Economics

University of California San Diego
San Diego
03.2020

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Sep 2023 — Present: Nova UK Founding member, London
  • Sep 2020 — Present: Mentee at Mentors4u
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate holder
  • IELTS 8.5

Timeline

Sales and Trading Summer Analyst

Morgan Stanley
06.2023 - 08.2023

Counterparty Risk Analyst

Morgan Stanley
01.2023 - Current

Business Analyst Intern

Bononia Corporate Finance Srl
06.2020 - 09.2020

Master of Science - Corporate Finance

LUISS University

Summer School - Analysis and Management of Financial Risk

London School of Economics

Bachelor of Science - Business and Economics

University of Bologna

Overseas Scholarship - Economics

University of California San Diego
Maria Elisa Masotti