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Ekene Onyiriuka

Ekene Onyiriuka

Peterborough,Cambridgeshire

Summary

A PhD highly skilled Quantitative Researcher and Professional Trader with over three years of experience in algorithmic trading, data analysis, and quantitative finance. Proven track record in enhancing trading algorithms and developing profitable strategies. Seeking to leverage expertise in a quantitative research role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Quantitative Researcher

BJF Trading Group
Ontario, Canada
10.2021 - Current
  • Evaluated SharpTrader Platform rigorously for errors by applying software testing and evaluation procedures, slashing production time
  • Provided valuable insights into behaviour of security prices, by using econometric analysis of time series data identifying stationarity of security prices, aiding in improving efficiency of production
  • Enhanced performance of statistical arbitrage trading algorithm by employing careful observation and innovation resulting in improved profitability
  • Improved accuracy and functionality of SharpTrader Platform by verifying actual outputs with expected outputs, slashing production time.

Professional Trader

FTUK
Houston
10.2022 - 08.2024
  • Implemented and back-tested trading algorithms monthly using Python, MATLAB, Excel, and specialized C++ (MQL4 and 5), by mindful data engineering, analysis, research, and innovation, leading to multiplication of knowledge base
  • Created 5 major winning strategies with various other successful variants, using financial modelling techniques
  • Traded diverse range of assets including commodities, currencies, equities, cryptocurrencies, indices, and other derivatives consistently by utilising financial analysis, increasing portfolio performance and reducing losses
  • Improved profits through novel portfolio diversification method by managing unsystematic risk while avoiding over-leveraging.

Professional Trader

My Forex Funds
Vaughan
10.2021 - 03.2023
  • Obtained trading edge within permissible risk tolerance of 5-10% drawdown, through consistent trading strategies evaluation and algorithmic trading, leading to performance bonus of 90% of profits made
  • Developed personalised and robust trading strategy selection system, using experience in trading algorithms, reducing back-test time by 85%
  • Achieved 10% profit via excellent trading psychology rules and received bi-weekly payouts.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering

University of Leeds
Leeds, United Kingdom
03.2020 - 09.2024

Master - Mechanical Engineering

University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria
11.2015 - 11.2017

Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering

University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria
11.2007 - 11.2013

Skills

  • Algorithmic trading
  • Studied, back-tested, implemented, and developed trading algorithms culminating in trading success

  • Data engineering
  • Applied machine learning, deep learning and optimisation methods Innovated new feature selection algorithms through research of available methods and identification of flaws in common approaches, improving overall performance

  • Data analysis and visualisation
  • Explored available data through visualisation, identified statistical properties and exploited such through models leading to solid foundation for future innovations

  • Financial modelling
  • Researched and applied modern financial model concepts, and upgraded older methods (pairs trading) with machine learning filters, improving profits and optimising Sharpe ratio

  • Research
  • Developed a strong inquisitive background through open research during Master and Doctoral degrees, led to 70% increase in citations

  • Presentation
  • Developed confidence in presenting to enlightened and lay groups through continued engagement with stakeholders Secured £72,000 grant

  • Quantitative analysis
  • Applied econometric analysis to groups of security prices to expose trading advantage, reducing risk associated with mean-reverting algorithms

  • Financial analysis
  • Innovated negative correlation risk management of portfolios while holding leverage as constant stabilised profits in portfolio with small losses

  • Project management
  • Through teamwork, clear and consistent communication, time management and organisation skills, met milestones, increased firm's bottom line profits

  • Coding in MATLAB, Python, R, Julia
  • Mathematical tools used singly and complementary for outputs on regular basis, creating consistent productivity during studies and work

  • MQL4 & 5, C, C, C#
  • Implemented trading strategies using tools for common trading platforms, resulting in ease of testing and decision-making on algorithms

  • Trading strategy development
  • Innovation and research led to confidence in creation of new trading systems

Quote

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.
Walt Disney

Timeline

Professional Trader

FTUK
10.2022 - 08.2024

Quantitative Researcher

BJF Trading Group
10.2021 - Current

Professional Trader

My Forex Funds
10.2021 - 03.2023

Doctor of Philosophy - Mechanical Engineering

University of Leeds
03.2020 - 09.2024

Master - Mechanical Engineering

University of Benin
11.2015 - 11.2017

Bachelor - Mechanical Engineering

University of Benin
11.2007 - 11.2013

Special information

UK tier 2 dependant partner leave to remain

References

References available upon request.
Ekene Onyiriuka