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Senior Proprietary Trader
Banco BASESenior Proprietary Trader
May. 2022 - Feb. 2024Monterrey, Nuevo León, MexicoDeveloped and executed advanced directional FX strategies, leveraging deep market insights and a robust understanding of global economic indicators to manage a diverse portfolio including MXN and G7 currencies. Created a successful algorithmic trading model. AMIB Certification (current). Innovated financial products and arbitrage opportunities, collaborating effectively with the treasury department to optimize cash flows and enhance financial efficiencies. Produced high-level trade ideas and insightful market commentary, which significantly contributed to strategic decision-making and strengthened client relationships with major financial institutions and corporates. Managed comprehensive risk parameters across the book, effectively balancing interest rate, P&L, FX, liquidity, and FX volatility risks through meticulous analysis and strategic foresight.
FX FWDS/ DEUAs Market Making
ScotiabankFX FWDS/ DEUAs Market Making
May. 2020 - May. 2022Mexico City Metropolitan AreaSpearheaded the expansion of Scotiabank’s footprint in the Financial Institutions segment, enhancing the bank’s competitive position across diverse geographies through strategic FX Forwards/DEUAs market making and client engagement. Led the creation and refinement of a robust FWDS/DEUAs/NDFs platform, integrating cutting-edge hedging products and optimizing trading limits and counterparty relationships to drive profitability and risk management. Researched and developed the foundation and back testing for an automated algorithmic trading model.
FX MARKET MAKING
Banco Santander MexicoFX MARKET MAKING
Jul. 2017 - May. 2020Mexico City Area, MexicoDirected a dynamic trading team, providing liquidity and executing trades in MXN, G7, and crosses, consistently achieving and surpassing trading and budget targets through strategic market positioning and pricing. Enhanced risk management processes and team capabilities, leading to improved performance and profitability by fostering a deep understanding of market dynamics and derivative products.
Independent Trader
Home OfficeIndependent Trader
Jan. 2016 - Jun. 2017Operated as an independent FX trader, developing and executing intraday and medium-term trading strategies based on a sophisticated blend of fundamental and technical analysis, achieving consistent profitability across multiple currency pairs. Demonstrated exceptional risk management by maintaining strict control over P&L through meticulous market monitoring and timely adjustments of trading positions in response to evolving market conditions. Leveraged advanced trading platforms and digital tools to enhance execution efficiency and track market trends, applying quantitative and qualitative methods to inform trading decisions and optimize financial outcomes. Contributed market insights and trading strategies within various trading forums and networks, establishing a reputation for insightful analysis and robust performance in the competitive FX trading space.
Proprietary Trader
Vector Casa de BolsaProprietary Trader
Oct. 2012 - Oct. 2015Mexico City Area, MexicoLed the FX proprietary trading operations, showcasing expertise in managing and executing trading strategies for Spot $MXN and G7 currencies. Developed and implemented innovative trading tactics that capitalized on market inefficiencies, contributing substantially to P&L through keen market insights and strategic foresight. Orchestrated collaborative efforts with upper management, sales, treasury, and risk management to create new products for our client base.
FX & Credit Trader
ING Bank MexicoFX & Credit Trader
Apr. 2007 - Sep. 2012Dec 2011 – Sep 2012 VP-FX Trading (MXN) -FX trading and market making to ING’s client base primarily Financial Institutions VP LatAm Credit Trading May 2010 – December 2011 Oversaw the trading of Latin American hard currency debt, focusing on sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. Pioneered comprehensive trading strategies that leveraged both fundamental analysis and market dynamics to manage and optimize the bank's LatAm credit portfolio. Fostered strong relationships with institutional clients, providing them with liquidity and strategic investment opportunities, thus boosting the bank’s standing in the Latin American markets. VP FX-NDF Trader April 2007 – February 2011 Managed the risk and trading activities for non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) across key Latin American currencies, showcasing deep market understanding and strategic trading acumen. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with institutional clients, enhancing ING’s reputation as a reliable liquidity provider in LatAm NDF markets. Acted as a backup trader for USDMXN Spot, ensuring seamless trading operations and continuity in key market activities.
FX Trading - 2689 Manager
ABN Banco RealFX Trading - 2689 Manager
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2007Sao Paulo, BrazilLed the Brazil Futures Annex, a pivotal role involving the strategic and operational management of a multi-asset portfolio that included LTN Bonds, offshore NDFs, local interest rate futures (DOL and DI), and enabled onshore trading using Amsterdam’s balance sheet. Orchestrated the implementation and trading strategies that capitalized on Brazil’s unique market dynamics, successfully navigating regulatory and market challenges to enhance profitability and expand the firm's market presence. Acted as the chief offshore USDBRL trader, expertly managing and optimizing the annex's performance and ensuring compliance with both local and international financial regulations. Developed and maintained strategic relationships with global clients, providing liquidity and innovative financial solutions that supported their investment strategies and enhanced Banco Real ABN’s reputation as a leader in the financial markets. Played a key role in negotiating and managing complex financial instruments, significantly contributing to the annex’s strategic goals by implementing effective risk management practices and innovative trading strategies.
Chief Dealer Local Markets FX
ABN AMRO Bank North AmericaChief Dealer Local Markets FX
Jan. 1997 - Dec. 2004Chicago, ILChied Dealer FX Local Markets, Vice President. Led the FX Local Markets desk, recognized as ABN Bank’s FX center of excellence in North America, where I was responsible for overseeing a team of traders covering Latin America, Ceema, and Asia in spot, NDFs, CME Futures, and forwards (limits out to 2 years). Ensured the desk excelled in market making and managing all P&L risk aspects of the book including credit limits. Enhanced the bank's market share in emerging markets through innovative trading strategies and meticulous risk management, resulting in significant profitability and reduced volatility in market positions. Developed and refined pricing models for forwards and currency baskets, which significantly improved the bank's trading operations and financial stability. Provided liquidity and strategic trading solutions to ABN Amro’s global client base, driving the bank's market presence and client satisfaction through expert market analysis and tailored financial products. Presented an exotic options marketing conference in Madrid, Spain, educating and engaging with Spanish AAA corporates on advanced trading strategies and risk management techniques, thereby enhancing client relationships and fostering financial knowledge. Managed the bank’s market-making operations in volatility books for MXN and BRL for 9 months.
Senior FX Dealer
Banco Santander de NegociosSenior FX Dealer
Dec. 1994 - Dec. 1996Mexico CityAlongside a manager, developed and managed all aspects of the FX business including internal and regulatory compliance, risk, limits, and trading structure. Successfully met P&L and volume budgets by trading and market making to clients. Worked to expand product offering to include Futures, FWDs, and Cobertura cambiaria- passed the Banxico’s cobertura cambiaria exam. Prepared short term technical analysis and research for internal distribution.
Senior FX Dealer
VectoDivisas Casa de CambioSenior FX Dealer
Jan. 1993 - Nov. 1994Monterrey, MexicoManaged a desk comprised of two traders. Market making to clients and trading, took proprietary positions in DEM and JPY using a margin account.
Junior FX Trader
Banco Mercantil del NorteJunior FX Trader
Jul. 1992 - Dec. 1992Monterrey, MexicoCollaborated in the development of the FX business and trading desk. Trading interbank spot and market making as part of a 3-man team. Passed Banxico’s cobertura cambiaria exam. Briefly worked on the commercial letter of credit team.

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