• Managed the Emerging Market core portfolio (benchmarked to the MSCI EM Index) • Adjusted country and risk exposures by trading swaps, ETFs, and local shares to minimize the tracking error and optimize the portfolio• Developed models and spreadsheets for the Risk Analytics team to reduce the tracking error• Worked closely with programmers and IT developers to build and improve benchmark-tracking tools and applications• Located and negotiated index swap levels with external brokers; had responsibility to roll over or exit swaps

• Responsible for trading foreign equities in $3 billion portfolio, focusing on best execution while using a range of algorithms and trading strategies• Heavy concentration on pairs-trading and alpha generation through spread trades • Monitored and analyzed emerging market trades for acceptable execution prior to booking and daily allocation• Researched stock loan data and reported to portfolio managers on possible trends and market activity. Checked and secured stock borrow for potential trades• Developed real-time spreadsheets and analytics to optimize trading for portfolio managers and analysts• Liaised between the front, middle, and back office on all issues regarding trade settlement, cash management, corporate actions, and derivative products. Worked closely with portfolio controllers and reported to PMs any discrepancies in P&L between the front and back office