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