Pricing, execution and hedging of swaptions, cap/floors and bond options in EUR and GBP OTC markets
Building new pricing, risk and market monitoring tools
Supporting the desk’s risk manager as the primary back up to manage vega, gamma and other risk exposures
Responsible for daily tasks paramount to smooth desk functioning such as option expires, EOD risk/pnl checks, risk monitoring/hedging, trade bookings and communication with other teams regarding these functions
Developing and distributing macro, RV and flow driven trade ideas in EUR and GBP rates space to Sales and ultimately clients
Managing and mentoring new Trading Analysts, training them on product knowledge, option theory and career development
Summer Analyst
Bank of America
London
06.2017 - 09.2017
Rotated on Interest Rate Options and EM Credit Trading desks allowing me to gain valuable experience in various asset classes
Worked on various projects including analysing of the best hedging strategies for the short position in 1m10y GBP swaption and conducting credit analysis on counterparties to help the desk to better understand the risks and advantages associated with upcoming deals
Summer Analyst
Goldman Sachs
London
06.2016 - 09.2016
Spring Intern
Goldman Sachs
London
04.2015 - 04.2015
Education
Master of Philosophy - Economics
University of Oxford
Oxford
09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Warwick
Coventry
06.2017
A-Levels -
Hurtwood House School
Dorking
06.2014
Skills
Languages: Russian (Native speaker), English (Fluent)
IT: Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel, VBA; Bloomberg; Intermediate Python; StataSE
Interests: Chess, Show-Jumping, Classic Literature, History and Korean Dramas
Extra-Curricular Activities
Warwick Economics Summit 2016, Talk Team: responsible for securing a variety of high-profile speakers for the Summit and conducting various seminars addressing current economic and financial issues
Captain of the Moscow Chess Team in the Russian Championship 2006, achieving runner-up position
International Partnerships, Sponsorship & Business Development Manager at The Good Play Guide Ltd / FUNdamentally ChildrenInternational Partnerships, Sponsorship & Business Development Manager at The Good Play Guide Ltd / FUNdamentally Children