Cristina Rossi

Looking for a new opportunity 

RBC CAPITAL MARKETS April 2019-Present
Associate – FX Sales Quebec
 PrepareandexecuteFXtradinghedgingstrategiesforover400Tier1commercialclientsbasedoutofEastern Canada.
 Trade and sales of foreign exchange, spot, futures, swaps and options at RBC’s Fixed Income, Currency and Comodities (FICC) commercial desk for a portfolio of over 400 clients.
 Daily preparation of RBC FX Morning Comment in French and English for distribution to clients
 Based in head office at PVM in Montreal, coverage of four RBC Financial Business Centers (Dix/30,
Sherbrooke, Lévis, Québec.)
MINQUEST CAPITAL July 2008 – February 2009
Senior Analyst – MinQuest Fund I, LP
Private Equity - Focus on a specific mining niche using various investment methods, maximizing fund performance and fostering synergies between a hybrid strategy
 Market research related to macro-economic analysis
 Commodity research in various sectors: base metals, precious metals, coal & energy, industrial minerals
 Identifying investment opportunities for private projects/companies and publicly listed companies aligned with the firm’s portfolio mandate
 Preparing detailed investment proposals and financial models for prospective companies
 Relationship with industry experts and sell-side analysts
 Preparing presentation for Management & Advisory Board Meeting and presenting to the Board
 Supervise and provide necessary support to Fund Analyst
DESJARDINS SECURITIES April 2004 – July 2008
Analyst – Metals & Mining Equity Research
 Part of “#1 Ranked Metals & Mining Team” by Brendan Wood International (maintained top ranking since 1995)
 Initiate coverage on a Metals & Mining sector related company
 Build company models for financial forecasts, earnings estimates, share ratings and target prices
 Write research publications and morning comments and industry contacts
 Develop and maintain relationships with institutional investors
 Liaise with sales, trading, Portfolio Advisory Group and other areas of the firm
 
 Prepare marketing presentation
 Arrange international conferences (e.g. London, Shanghai), themed conference calls, client meetings, and
plant tour visits
 Initiated and lead the following special projects:
- Commodities Outlook Conference 2002-2008
- Trip to LME Week in London 2004-2007
- Materials Corporate Conference 2002-2007
- Institutional Investor Trip to China 2002-2005
- Institutional Investor Trip to India 2005
- Themed Conference Calls (Commodity Outlook Conference Calls, China Outlook Conference Call, India Outlook Conference Call)
- Established profile and conducted search to recruit a new associate to take over previous responsibilities
Research Associate – Metals & Mining Equity Research
 Assist Senior Metals & Mining Analyst in developing the techniques and skills necessary for investment analysis and research of securities
 Participateinthecoverageofthefollowinglargecapcompanies-Alcoa,Cameco,FreeportMcMoran,Inmet Mining, Thompson Creek, GobiMin and Blue Note (plus Alcan, Falconbridge, Inco, Noranda, Phelps Dodge and Novelis before relevant mergers and acquisitions)
 UpdatemarketandpriceforecastsforBaseMetals(aluminum,copper,nickel,zinc,lead,molybdenum,cobalt and uranium)
 Handle enquiries about analyst views
 Source research materials for analyst
 Presenter at the Quebec Exploration Conference 2006
SCOTIA CAPITAL
Research Associate – Metals & Mining Equity Research
 Reporting to the 1# Ranked Canadian Metals and Mining Analyst, John Redstone  Same responsibilities as above
2002 – 2004
IMPERIAL TOBACCO CANADA 2001 – 2002 Pension Assistant (Internship)
 Prepared quarterly status reports for presentation to Pension Investment Committee
 Remained current on daily market conditions to report on investment managers’ strategies relating to
market trends
 Other areas of treasury e.g. wiring cash transfers

EDUCATION
McGill University - Montreal, QC
 MBA, McGill Executive Institute, 2019 McGill University - Montreal, QC
 Mineral Processing Engineering Certificate, 2003 Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH)
John Molson School of Business - Montreal, QC
Concordia University, Faculty of Management
 Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major, 1999 – 2002
 Graduated with Distinction (Last annual GPA 3.85, Cumulative GPA 3.62) Vanier College - Montreal, QC
 Diploma of Collegial Studies, Honors Commerce, 1997 – 1999  Graduated with First Class Honors
AWARDS
 Member of the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society (top 10% of the graduating class), 2002  Golden Key National Honor Society (top 15% of faculty), 2000
 Scholar Award (above 90% average); Dean’s Honour List (top 10% of faculty), 1997 – 1999
LANGUAGES
 Fluent in English, French (Spoken/Written) and Italian (Spoken).

EDUCATION
McGill University - Montreal, QC
 MBA, McGill Executive Institute, 2019 McGill University - Montreal, QC
 Mineral Processing Engineering Certificate, 2003 Canadian Securities Course (CSC)
Conduct and Practices Handbook Course (CPH)
John Molson School of Business - Montreal, QC
Concordia University, Faculty of Management
 Bachelor of Commerce, Finance Major, 1999 – 2002
 Graduated with Distinction (Last annual GPA 3.85, Cumulative GPA 3.62) Vanier College - Montreal, QC
 Diploma of Collegial Studies, Honors Commerce, 1997 – 1999  Graduated with First Class Honors