Dr. Cristin Buescu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cristin Buescu is a Senior Lecturer in Financial Mathematics in the Department of Mathematics at King's College London. With a focus on counterparty credit risk, portfolio management, and utility maximization, he has held visiting appointments at prestigious institutions including Imperial College London, the London School of Economics, and the University of Sydney. His research extensively covers topics such as friction factors, optimal stopping stochastic control problems, and numerical methods for free-boundary problems. Buescu has contributed significantly to the understanding of nonlinear valuation in financial markets and works on methodologies for risk-neutral valuation and funding that have broad implications for the field. He is actively involved in mentoring students in financial mathematics and is recognized for his contributions toward tackling complex problems in financial institutions. Buescu has also engaged in interdisciplinary programs exploring innovative approaches to financial research, ensuring that King's College remains at the forefront of excellence in Financial Mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2010-09-01 — Present

King's College London • London, England

Senior Lecturer specializing in Financial Mathematics, focusing on various aspects related to credit risk, portfolio management, and stochastic control.

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.