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Years of regulated markets experience
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Astridel RADULESCU
Milan
Summary
- Founded a Markets Supervision department and built experts team from the ground
- Proven track record in creating and developing market and control monitoring applications
- Known for decision-making under pressure and fostering teamwork
- Skilled in technology adaptation and mentorship
- Dependable, with a positive, results-oriented and thinking by the first principles approach
Overview
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Certificates
1
Patent Granted
Work History
Borsa Italiana - Euronext GroupMilan, Italy
Head of Markets Supervision
04.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Designed a Comprehensive Surveillance Solution: The
advanced surveillance system is going to be extended to the whole Group - Project Management: Successfully managing multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Adapted Quickly to Emerging Technologies: Integrated new technology and software applications, with agility and a forward-thinking mindset
- Displayed Self-Motivation and Accountability: Maintained a strong sense of personal responsibility and drive, consistently delivering high-quality results
Borsa Italiana - London Stock Exchange GroupMilan, Italy
Director, Market Surveillance
10.2007 - 04.2021
Job overview
- Developed High-Performing Teams: Provided mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to empower individuals and build high-performing teams
- Fostered a Culture of Continuous Improvement: Empowered colleagues to share ideas and contribute to process enhancements, driving a culture of innovation and ongoing improvement
- Created a Positive and Engaging Work Environment: Cultivated a supportive workplace, fostering people engagement and establishing a center of excellence within the organization
- Strengthened Team Collaboration and Alignment: Promoted collaboration by implementing effective communication practices, setting clear goals, and conducting regular performance evaluations to drive team success
Borsa ItalianaMilan, Italy
Head of Market Surveillance
03.1993 - 10.2007
Job overview
- Established the Surveillance Department: Pioneered the creation of the Surveillance Department, developing its structure, strategy, and operations from the ground up to meet organizational and regulatory demands
- Built and Developed a High-Performing Team: Recruited, mentored, and nurtured a team of experts in market structure, regulation, monitoring, and enforcement, fostering professional growth and advancing departmental expertise
- Led the Transition of Market Supervision Responsibilities: Directed the seamless transfer of market supervision responsibilities from the regulatory agency to the Exchange, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and alignment with stakeholder expectations
National Institute of EconomicsBucharest, Romania
Researcher
09.1987 - 09.1990
Job overview
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to conduct studies and generate insights on sector and macroeconomic efficiency.
- Gathered and organized information for research purposes.
Skills
- Result oriented
- Dependable and responsible
- Calm under pressure
- Decision-making
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
Education
Academy of Economic StudiesBucharest, Romania
Bachelor of Science from Cybernetics, Econometrics, Computer Science
University Overview
- Degree awarded with honors
- Elected best student of the year
- Completed professional development in Computer Programming
Cariplo FoundationMilan, Italy
Master of Science from Banking And Finance
Accomplishments
- Achieved high levels of operational and cost efficiency by developing and implementing a comprehensive market surveillance solution
- Creation and implementation of rulebooks, market operations, regulatory and compliance oversight for regulated markets
- Experienced in developing and enforcing regulatory standards, market integrity and adherence to procedural requirements
- Proficient in managing enforcement actions
- Established highly functional market structure and regulatory environment across a wide range of financial products and asset classes
- Achieved successful trading platforms migrations by completing surveillance-related tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
PATENTS
Granted Patent: Device and method implemented via computer for processing data representative of financial transactions (Dispositivo e metodo attuato tramite calcolatore per elaborazione di dati rappresentativi di transazioni finanziarie - Italian Patent No. 1429978). Granted on 22 November 2017). Developed to crystallize the timing, source and relationships between transactions entered into electronic markets and their effects on prices.
Certification
- CFTC Training Seminar on Regulation of Derivative Products, Markets and Financial Intermediaries, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Chicago, U.S.A.
- Salzburg Seminar in American Studies, Salzburg, Austria
Interests
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Romanian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Russian
Elementary (A2)