About Us
We protect what you've built. That's it. For 13 years, we've helped businesses in Romania and across Eastern Europe sleep better at night by managing their currency exposure. No magic formulas. No promises we can't keep. Just straightforward hedging strategies that actually work. Your revenue in euros, your costs in lei? We handle that tension. We've worked with everyone from small exporters to mid-sized manufacturers — each one facing the same problem: currency swings that mess with budgets and profit margins. We've learned what works and what doesn't. And we've built our entire operation around protecting the things that matter to your business.
Over time, we’ve built a reputation for reliability, quality, and clear communication. We treat each project as a partnership and aim for outcomes that last.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide everything we do
Transparent
No hidden fees. No jargon designed to confuse. We explain how our strategies work and what they cost. If we don't understand something about your business, we ask.
Conservative
We don't gamble with your money. Our strategies protect against the downside while letting you participate in favorable moves. That's what hedging actually means.
Practical
Theory's fine for academic papers. We solve real problems for real businesses. Your cash flow patterns, your payment timing, your growth plans — those drive our recommendations.
Responsive
Market conditions change. Your business evolves. We adjust. And we're available when you need us — not just during business hours, but when decisions matter.
Our Story
Started in 2011 when our founders realized most currency protection felt either too complicated or too risky. Back then, small businesses had almost no good options. The banks offered derivatives that seemed designed to confuse. Currency brokers pushed trades instead of solutions. So we built something different. We started with five clients and a simple idea: explain everything clearly, charge fair fees, and actually prioritize protecting your money instead of generating commissions. That approach stuck. We've grown to 67 active clients across six countries, but we've never abandoned what got us here.
Meet Our Team
The people behind Citadel Capital Guard
Cristian Ionescu
Founder & Chief Strategy Officer
Started Citadel Capital Guard after watching too many businesses get hurt by currency movements they didn't understand. 18 years in financial markets. Believes protection should never feel like gambling.
Alina Popescu
Head of Client Services
Handles everything after we agree to work together. Makes sure strategies actually fit how your business operates. Former finance director — knows what keeps CFOs awake at night.
Mihai Radu
Senior Hedging Analyst
Builds the actual strategies. Spends his time analyzing your exposure patterns and matching them with the right protection approach. Numbers person who explains himself in plain language.
We’re a team that values ownership, clarity, and growth. We celebrate wins, learn fast, and keep client outcomes at the center.
Our Mission
Keep currency risk from derailing your plans. We develop honest, practical hedging strategies tailored to how your business actually operates — not based on market speculation, but on your real cash flows and genuine exposure. You focus on growing. We'll protect what you've got.
Our Vision
A future where Romanian businesses don't get blindsided by currency movements. Where smart risk management is standard practice, not an afterthought. Where companies compete on merit, not luck. We're building that future one client relationship at a time.