Alan Rath
Dublin
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Head of Trading
Amundi Intermediation
Dublin, Ireland
07.2022 - Current
- Deputise for Head of Trading; provide day-to-day leadership and coaching for 10 traders - across 3 teams EM FI, Multi Asset Americas & FX.
- Recruit, develop and retain trading talent; run regular performance reviews and training.
- Best Execution oversight- first level of control.
- Trading Technology & EMS optimisation.
- Drive automation and efficiency.
Senior Global Multi Asset Trader
Amundi Intermediation
Dublin , Ireland
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Manage Broker selections & Relationship Management.
- Best execution oversight - first level of control
- Deep understanding of execution protocols across Equities, Fixed Income, FX & OTCs ( IRS, CDS, Swaptions, CDS Options ).
- Contribute to trading strategy and support junior traders
FX & FI Trader ( VP )
Pioneer Investments
Dublin, Ireland
04.2012 - 07.2018
- Lead FX execution strategies for Pioneer Investments - for dedicated alpha funds and treasury funds.
- Maintain & develop broker relationships increasing access to liquidity.
- Actively execute € denominated Govies, IG Corporates, Back up trader for EM FI. Execute CDS ( sov, single name & index), Futures & IRS.
- Provided mentorship to junior traders, enhancing team knowledge and performance.
Prop FX Trader
Bank of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
04.2010 - 03.2012
- Developed FX Investment Strategies for my own book and the management book. A mix of macro and tactical investments.
- Produced Bank of Ireland's morning FX Commentary which was distributed through sales.
- Presenting weekly FX brief to sales executives aiding them to develop and grow their business.
FX Spot Trader
Bank of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
09.2006 - 03.2010
- Junior Market Maker in GBP, CHF and Scandi currencies to Chief G10 spot maker.
- Manage flow book - client base from institutional to HNWs.
- Manage global order book and develop key relationships to ensure BOI had access to liquidity during a time of unprecedented change.
- Exceeded yearly targets on average by 150%.
Retail Sales Trader
Bank of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
07.2002 - 09.2006
- Provide Treasury Solutions to Intercompany Corporates, SME's and HNWs in the form of FX/ MM instrument.
- Develop a strategy to manage risk for FX flow.
- Actively trade Interbank MENA currencies to fund Nostros.
FX/MM Settlements
Bank of Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
06.2001 - 06.2002
- Control the settlement of FX trades; both client trades and interbank trades.
- Manage intercompany balances and agree them with group finance.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Geography
University College Dublin
Dublin01-2001
Skills
- Strategic thinker who can operate at tactical and strategic levels
- Calm under pressure and decisive during market stress
- Collaborative, able to influence senior stakeholders
- Continuous improvement mindset and focus on data driven decision making
- High integrity and commitment to risk controls and compliance
- Communication skills
- Team building and training
OMS/ EMS
Bloomberg, Tradeweb, Market Axess, Bond Vision, FlexTrade, Triton, FXALL, ALTO Trading, Aladdin & Latent Zero
Timeline
Deputy Head of Trading
Amundi Intermediation
07.2022 - Current
Senior Global Multi Asset Trader
Amundi Intermediation
08.2018 - 06.2022
FX & FI Trader ( VP )
Pioneer Investments
04.2012 - 07.2018
Prop FX Trader
Bank of Ireland
04.2010 - 03.2012
FX Spot Trader
Bank of Ireland
09.2006 - 03.2010
Retail Sales Trader
Bank of Ireland
07.2002 - 09.2006
FX/MM Settlements
Bank of Ireland
06.2001 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Economics & Geography
University College Dublin