Mark Hudson ACSI

**B Farm Lane, London SW* *PU

Mobile: + 44 (0-790*-***-***

Email: ac5z81@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/markwshudson

Personal Statement

Successful bilingual financial professional with over ten years’ experience in asset management. Successfully launched a wealth management company and implemented all systems to be FCA/MIFID compliant. Expertise in account management, relationship building, client onboarding, KYC, trading and market analysis. Multi asset trader using technical and fundamental analysis.

KEY SKILLS

Time Management, multi task

Attention to detail

Efficient under pressure

Creative thinker

Multi asset execution

Promotes innovative ideas

Client relations

Takes initiative and volunteers for projects

Compliance, KYC and AML

Creates and develops business relationships

Bilingual in French and English

Analytical Problem solver

ACHIEVEMENTS

Launched an Investment Management company for UHNWIs and family Offices and streamlined all systems including compliance, KYC, client onboarding and trade reporting) to be FCA/MIFID compliant.

Introduced and built various spreadsheets in Excel using VBA for trade reporting, PnL and market tracking.

Built technical trading model which improved efficiency and reduced human error. Spearheaded and implemented a new spread worker platform: streamlined trading spreads for optimum accuracy.

In-depth research and analysis on market news, liquidity and macro movements. Uncovered tactical opportunities and generated consistent trade ideas. Provided Fund Managers with up-to-date information on the market. Created a morning comment with trading levels, overnight summary and key research. This improved performance by 10%.

Strong track record of trading across multiple asset classes across G10 and EM: Listed Derivatives, Foreign exchange, fixed income, equity indexes, options, single stock options, commodities, credit and equities. Traded all calendar rolls.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Trading and Operations Manager October 2017 – present

London Investment Management Limited

Instrumental in the launch of an Investment Management company for professional clients (UHNWIs and Family Offices). Project managed (all projects to comply with regulators and management of all custodian, broker and client requirements).

Responsible for client monitoring, contracts, client onboarding and KYC to be FCA/ MIFID compliant.

Trade execution, relationship management and market analysis.

Ensure compliance procedures, systems and control are continually monitored and up to date and effective.

Monitor trading and potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.

Analysed, budgeted and reduced company costs through negotiating pricing and fees while ensuring continuation and optimisation of all systems.

Assistant Vice President January 2016 – August 2017

RJ O’Brien

Provided daily sales trading coverage and maintained close daily contact with our clients as an execution trader.

Advised on transactions while keeping them updated on news, themes and market flows.

Attended regular meetings with business management re Compliance ad-hoc controls and regulatory changes. Worked on client on boarding, KYC and AML documents.

Fostered partnerships with internal desks (Rates/Metals/Hedge Fund) in order to raise our desk profile and leverage on cross selling opportunities.

Developed, maintained and built close institutional relationships by working closely with clients and market makers.

Trade execution (high and low touch) on all derivatives markets including commodities, fixed income and equities and used algorithms to minimise slippage. Built reporting spreadsheets using excel.

Independent Consultant October 2013 – January 2016

Provided consultancy and advisory services to companies (including The Junk Monkey and Hogan Associates) and investors.

Worked in the Equestrian Industry.

Studied and passed the Chartered Alternative Investment Association (CAIA) Level 1 qualification

Execution Trader November 2005 – September 2013

Amundi Asset Management, London, UK

Developed technical trading techniques and implemented a morning commentary on trading levels, key market news and research.

Carried out research and macro analysis for presentation to CIO and fund managers.

Traded global futures, fixed income and foreign exchange markets including G10 & EM cash FX, fixed income, rates, credit, commodities, equities and single stock options (monthly volume $30bn).

Worked with portfolio managers to optimise execution strategy, algorithm implementation and system design.

Traded the Calendar rolls using technical and fundamental analysis.

Originated, developed and managed relationships internally and with external counterparties.

Liaised with risk and compliance functions and IT to enhance our trading systems.

Monitored and handled periodic rebalances of fund currency exposure.

Analysed liquidity, slippage, roll tracking and commissions to reduce costs and ensure best execution/regulatory compliance.

Trained middle office staff and other team members.

Trade Execution September 2004 – November 2005

Cargill Investor Services

Derivatives Broker based in Chicago with offices in London

Execution of Exchange Traded Derivatives in accordance with all relevant exchange and regulatory body rules and regulations (Eurex, Liffe, CBOT, CME, SFE, TSE).

Intermediary between front office and other departments, including Operations and Account Opening.

Resolve client service queries, trade settlements and built strong internal & external relationships.

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

2014 CAIA Level 1 Chartered Alternative Investment Association

2005 FCA Approved (CF1 and CF30) MWH01055 Financial Services Authority

1997 -2001 BSc Business Economics University of Wales

(including Statistics and Financial Economics)

1991 – 1996 Winchester College

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Interests: Tennis, Cricket, Water Skiing and Kite Surfing.

Nationality: British

Languages: Fluent French

Systems: Strong Microsoft Office (including Excel), Bloomberg (including RFQ AND EMSX), Thomson Reuters Eikon, TT, Fidessa, GL, FXall, Tradeweb, Murex and in house OMS’s, Market Axess, most Bank FX platforms. Currently learning Python.

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