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Singapore

• Managed multi-million equity fund with mandate to invest in Asia Pacific markets, delivering above-market returns with lower volatility, outperforming related benchmarks• Directed end-to-end investment process from idea generation/screening, portfolio construction, risk management to implementation and ongoing monitoring to achieve investment objectives• Built Artificial Intelligence tool to generate alternative datasets as inputs to augment investment process• Advised on investment portfolio spanning equities, fixed income and structured products specializing in Asian credits and yield products• Played instrumental role in the setup of the asset management business in Singapore, involved in the strategizing, formulating and execution of plans • Led application to the Monetary Authority of Singapore for a Capital Market Services license. Steered team of 5 towards milestones and successfully obtained license within stipulated timeframe.

• Traded long/short equity portfolio in over 10 markets in Asia, Continental Europe and Scandinavia • Acquired security valuation skills modeling assumptions based on sound understanding of underlying business• Interpreted financials and forecast performance of technology and financial companies in Hong Kong, automobiles and consumer companies in China • Devised financial model to evaluate stocks based on fundamental factors taking into account financial standing, valuation and consistency, among other things • Built VaR-based risk model to target optimal drawdown with respect to capital pool • Followed markets closely and gained appreciation of market drivers, critically assessing them to capitalize on periods of inefficiency and irrationality

Singapore

• Executed quantitative strategies of USD600 million comprising equity, fixed income, currencies and commodities • Constructed equity model through a rigorous investment process involving factor selection, beta targeting, optimization and forward testing • Provided macro-economic coverage and insights on global markets outlook with pertinent drivers from bottom up and top down perspectives • Implemented quant equity strategy chosen from an universe of 4,000 companies in 40 markets using a factor-based approach • Performed macro trades in G10 & EM currencies, fixed income, commodities, and equity directional that reflect the empirical behavior of markets

Singapore

• Traded individual book comprising equity, fixed income, currency and commodity derivatives across multiple exchanges with nominal book value ranging from USD50,000 to USD3 million • Initiated short- and medium-term trading strategies to capitalize on opportunities in equity derivatives such as E-mini S&P 500 Index, Euro Stoxx 50 Index, Nikkei 225 Index, fixed income derivatives such as 2-, 5-, 10-year Treasuries and currency derivatives in pairs such as USD/JPY and EUR/USD listed on multiple exchanges

• Selected to be in the Banking Associate Program, SCB’s management trainee program with extensive on the job training • Partnered relationship managers to deliver revenue targets, deepening client relationships to grow share of wallet & improve product cross-sell • Designated Financial Markets champion, spearheaded initiatives launched by FM. Coordinated FX workshops, acquiring in-depth knowledge of FX products including spots, forwards and options • Engaged clients to meet their needs with customized solutions including FX options, interest rate derivatives, debt and equity capital markets. Specialized in the shipping & offshore marine industry • Made significant contributions in a 2-month attachment to Standard Chartered Bank (Thailand). Studied economics of new deals and enhanced cross-border business opportunities