MICHELE MALATESTA
London
Summary
Analytical and results-driven professional with a strong focus on financial markets and trading. I bring a robust quantitative mindset, advanced analytical reasoning, and a data-driven approach to decision-making. My expertise lies in market data analysis, quantitative trading strategies, and disciplined risk management, leveraging statistical methods and performance metrics to optimize trading outcomes. I perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments where precision, speed, and analytical rigor are critical to success.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
TRADING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
ENI, TRADE & BIOFUELS
London
2023.01 - 2026.03
- Supported trading activities across Fuel Oil, Bitumen, Base Oils, and Naphtha, covering approximately 5 millions MT traded annually across physical markets.
- Coordinated shipping and logistics for 150+ vessels per year, contributing to a approx. 15–20% reduction in operational delays through improved execution and monitoring.
- Monitored contractual and operational compliance across hundreds of contracts, supporting on-time settlements and accurate trade reconciliation.
- Performed quality and quantity analyses on traded cargoes, helping to minimize discrepancies and claims and protect P&L throughout the trade lifecycle.
- Contributed to P&L protection on trades with exposure of 20M$ per year, identifying execution risks early and supporting mitigation actions in volatile market conditions.
ENERGY DESIGNER
ITALFERR
Rome
2022.01 - 2023.01
- Contributed to the Energy Saving team focusing on energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives, supporting projects aimed at reducing energy consumption and emissions.
- Supported the design and assessment of renewable electricity generation and storage systems (PV, batteries), covering projects with installed capacity of 10 MW and annual production of 11 GWh.
- Contributed to CO2 emissions reduction of approximately 800–1,500 tCO2e per year through improved energy efficiency and increased use of renewable sources.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to evaluate technical and economic feasibility, supporting CAPEX optimization and payback analysis for decarbonization projects.
CLIMATE CHANGE ANALYST
DELOITTE
Rome
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Worked within the Climate Change team, with a focus on Energy and QHSE, supporting initiatives aligned with decarbonization and regulatory compliance objectives.
- Implemented and supported Energy Management Systems (ISO 50001) across multiple sites, improving energy monitoring, data accuracy, and reporting reliability.
- Collaborated with Energy, Operations, and QHSE teams to ensure compliance with energy and environmental standards, strengthening risk prevention and continuous improvement processes.
Education
Master’s Degree - Energy Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA
Roma, Italy 2018.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor’s degree - Energy Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA
Roma, Italy 2014.01 - 2018.01
Skills
- MS Office, D365, Endur, Python, Cargo tracking systems (ie Kpler, Vortexa), various trading models
LANGUAGES
Italian
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
TRADING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
ENI, TRADE & BIOFUELS
2023.01 - 2026.03
ENERGY DESIGNER
ITALFERR
2022.01 - 2023.01
CLIMATE CHANGE ANALYST
DELOITTE
2021.01 - 2022.01
Master’s Degree - Energy Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA
2018.01 - 2022.01
Bachelor’s degree - Energy Engineering
UNIVERSITY OF ROME - LA SAPIENZA
2014.01 - 2018.01