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Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Canada

Toronto, Canada - Ubs Investment Bank

A progressive career at UBS in both the UK and Canada over a 16 year period.Successfully engaged with Canadian pensions, institutional asset managers & hedge fund clients to market the global UBS derivative platform, executing in all global regions. Developing trusting client relationships always being at the heart of my approach, building rapport at all levels of the organizations. Truly understanding a client's business needs and requirements is imperative to building solid two-way… Show more A progressive career at UBS in both the UK and Canada over a 16 year period.Successfully engaged with Canadian pensions, institutional asset managers & hedge fund clients to market the global UBS derivative platform, executing in all global regions. Developing trusting client relationships always being at the heart of my approach, building rapport at all levels of the organizations. Truly understanding a client's business needs and requirements is imperative to building solid two-way relationships.Applied a range of derivative instruments including swaps, options, ETFs, structured notes, and numerous financing & outperformance transactions to address the yield, leverage and strategic needs of clients. Show less

Toronto, Canada - Ubs Investment Bank

In 2014 & 15, I was also part of the Canadian cash equity trading team, initially covering electronic execution and then program & high touch. Responsible for all Canadian execution for UBS institutional and high net worth clients.

London, Uk - Ubs Investment Bank

Managed a team responsible for reviewing the risk and PnL of all exotic & structured derivative trades, completing full independent & ongoing reviews of each trade. Built & maintained independent algorithms for all path dependent structures & periodic valuation checks for other exotics, verifying the deal representation in the trade risk systems was correct and in line with legal documentation.Responsible for assessing and approving all new business initiatives from an operational risk… Show more Managed a team responsible for reviewing the risk and PnL of all exotic & structured derivative trades, completing full independent & ongoing reviews of each trade. Built & maintained independent algorithms for all path dependent structures & periodic valuation checks for other exotics, verifying the deal representation in the trade risk systems was correct and in line with legal documentation.Responsible for assessing and approving all new business initiatives from an operational risk perspective. Show less

London - Uk Entity Of German Investment Bank

Trade support and settlement role responsible for the effective processing of European cash equity trades. Role involved liaising effectively with traders, custodians and clients. Project work included the implementation of self-clearing for the German business.

London, Uk - Engineering & Management Recruitment Startup

Drawing on my range of engineering experience, I assessed and placed engineering applicants. Other responsibilities included client invoicing, credit control and contractors payroll.

South Africa - Leading Global Paper & Packaging Firm

As the Senior Engineer of the Fine Paper section, I managed a team of 50 responsible for the process optimization and maintenance of 2 fine paper machines & stock preparation, overseeing the mechanical, electrical and automation functions. Responsibilities included preparing & managing annual budgets and the justification of all capital expenditure.Noteworthy projects included the 1997 fine paper machine rebuilds and alkaline sizing and the 1995 PM1 Winder & Supercalendar rebuilds.

Post Grad Cert In Finance - With Mathematical Finance

Btech, Pulp And Paper Technology

Bsc Hon, Mechanical Engineering