Cristobal Zapata

Experience

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  LarrainVial

  Dec 2014 - Dec 2015

  Processes & Projects Internship

  📄 I conducted daily reviews of software and platforms to identify failures in Asset Management systems, recorded issues, and collaborated with the IT team to quickly resolve them. I also prepared monthly reports for the operation committee and reports for the task control committee.

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  Las Chilcas ICM S.A.

  Dec 2016 - Jun 2018

  Financial Planning Manager

  📒 Optimized financial workflows with Excel mastery; reduced expenses by 25% through managed lease terminations and streamlining reporting processes; mitigated employee strike by demonstrating strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

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  LarrainVial

  Jun 2018 - Jul 2023

  📁 I led a team of three to develop passive portfolio strategies, automate trading processes, and launch new products. I reduced rebalancing time by 99% through coding optimization, attracting new clients. Implementing a Python-based automation system improved portfolio management efficiency by 90%. I collaborated with LATAM’s largest equity funds review committee, managing over USD$1B, and provided key market insights to enhance trading and decision-making. 📓I delivered in-depth market analysis and research to portfolio managers, using financial modeling and coding to create dashboards that enhanced strategic and investment decisions. I led the integration of LarrainVial's system with Bloomberg, automating trades to eliminate manual errors and developing Python, SQL, and API tools to boost efficiency. 📘I improved cross-functional collaboration by modernizing reporting systems with advanced Excel modeling and Python scripts, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. I also designed risk and performance assessment systems across 15 metrics, aiding strategic planning and helping teams identify risks and mitigate underperformance.✧ Won Employee of the Year Award due to outstanding performance in social crisis in Chile and Covid contexts

  • FX, Bonds, and Equity Trader

    Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

  • Equity Trader

    Dec 2020 - Jun 2022

  • Senior Risk & Performance Analyst

    Jun 2018 - Dec 2020