Elena Centin
Thalwil
Summary
As a seasoned financial risk professional, with 14 years of extensive experience in the financial industry, I have a proven track record in effectively managing and mitigating financial risk within organizations. With strong leadership skills I have successfully led teams to develop and implement risk management strategies to safeguard the financial integrity and reputation of the companies for which I work. My expertise in identifying potential risks, analyzing data, and providing strategic recommendations has been instrumental in driving sustainable growth and profitability. I am a results-driven professional who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at decision-making under pressure.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Member of the Board of Trustees SIX Pension Fund and Member of the Investment Committee
06.2023 - Current
- As a member of the Board of Trustees I am responsible for overseeing the management and strategic direction of the Pension Fund with a focus on decision-making processes related to financial stability, legal and compliance as well as sustainability
- As a member of the Investment Committee I am responsible for evaluating and recommending investment strategies, asset allocation, and risk management measures for the Pension Fund's portfolio.
Head of Financial Risk Management at SIX Group AG and Deputy CRO for the Swiss Clearing and Settlement FMIs, Zürich
04.2020 - Current
- I lead financial risk management activities and act as Deputy CRO for the Swiss clearing and settlement Financial Market Infrastructure
- As Deputy to the CRO, I contribute to – and vote in – a number of leadership Management Committees
- I contribute regularly and report to the SIX Risk Advisory Committee and SIX Board of Directors as Deputy CRO when required
- I maintain regular communication and am the primary contact for Swiss regulators such as FINMA and SNB on financial risk matters
- I am accountable for developing concepts and models to manage financial risks, including market, liquidity, and credit risks
- As a team leader I oversee and establish default management processes and enhanced stress resilience strategies, including the development of recovery, resolution, and wind-down plans
- I oversee the credit risk officer function, ensuring effective monitoring and management of credit limits and extensions during high market volumes
- I am accountable to identify and manage emerging risks, ensuring that new processes are integrated into the company’s governance framework for sustainable growth.
Senior Financial Risk Manager at SIX Group AG, Zürich
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Defining and modelling Liquidity Concepts for the Clearing, Settlement and Custody businesses of the Swiss Stock Exchange in line with market best practice and regulatory compliance, credit rating models and credit analysis
- Developing contractual framework in line with international guidance from the Financial stability Board to improve the systemic stability of banks in connection to the role of SIX as Swiss Financial Market Infrastructure ("Recovery & Resolution" Planning).
Liquidity Risk Manager at Credit Suisse, Zürich
07.2016 - 09.2018
- Subject matter expert for Intraday Liquidity Risk, design quantitative modelling for the intraday HQLA allocation, cash flows and driving international projects to achieve internal process optimization of the liquidity buffers
- Liquidity modelling development (loans, deposits, cashflows, clearing and derivatives)
- FINMA mandated exercise (BCBS 239), design of the Global Contingency Funding Plan Test for Credit Suisse Group.
Market and Liquidity Risk Management Analyst at FinecoBank Unicredit Group, Milan
05.2014 - 07.2016
- Development of Market and Liquidity Risk quantitative modelling such as binary option pricing models, loan pre-payment model etc
- Asset and Liability Management, VaR model for the Banking and the Trading Book.
Customer Relationship Manager - Trading Specialist at FinecoBank - Unicredit Group, Milan
11.2010 - 05.2014
- Trading desk: Hedging of Derivatives and Forex trading on behalf of Private Customers and order entries on the Milan Stock Exchange
- Information support to private customers of the Bank on Financial Markets including market rules, regulations, auctioning and tax regimes on the several securities traded on Borsa Italiana, IDEM, EUREX, CME, OTC, Forex and CFDs.
Education
Master Degree in Economics and Finance -
University Milano Bicocca
09.2010
Bachelor degree in Economics for Banks -
University Milano Bicocca
09.2008
Secondary Master degree in Classical Music, Major Saxophone -
Conservatorium L. Marenzio
09.2012
Skills
- Outgoing, enthusiastic,
- Dynamic,
- Focused, disciplined,
- Challenging, rigorous
- Microsoft Office Suite Expert
- SQL Programming Skillful
- Excel VBA Skillful
- R, C, PBI programming Beginner
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate (B1)
Personal Information
Nationality: Italian
Hobbies and Interests
- Jazz - Lead Tenor Saxophone in different Bands
- Travelling
- Movies
Timeline
Member of the Board of Trustees SIX Pension Fund and Member of the Investment Committee
06.2023 - Current
Head of Financial Risk Management at SIX Group AG and Deputy CRO for the Swiss Clearing and Settlement FMIs, Zürich
04.2020 - Current
Senior Financial Risk Manager at SIX Group AG, Zürich
09.2018 - 04.2020
Liquidity Risk Manager at Credit Suisse, Zürich
07.2016 - 09.2018
Market and Liquidity Risk Management Analyst at FinecoBank Unicredit Group, Milan
05.2014 - 07.2016
Customer Relationship Manager - Trading Specialist at FinecoBank - Unicredit Group, Milan
11.2010 - 05.2014
Master Degree in Economics and Finance -
University Milano Bicocca
Bachelor degree in Economics for Banks -
University Milano Bicocca
Secondary Master degree in Classical Music, Major Saxophone -
Conservatorium L. Marenzio
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