Chidera N.
Financial Speculator || Automation engineer
Nwakibeya Chidera Dominic CFDs Trader and Cyber defense +2348138874434 [email protected] Lagos, Nigeria. Professional Summary Astute and results-driven CFDs Trader and Asset Manager with a proven track record of growing portfolios and optimizing risk-adjusted returns in volatile markets. Adept at combining technical analysis, market psychology, and disciplined strategy execution to consistently outperform benchmarks. Known for data-backed decision-making, responsible risk management, and a deep understanding of global macroeconomic trends. Committed to delivering value through smart capital allocation and continuous learning. Core Competencies: CFD Trading (Forex, Indices, Commodities, Crypto) Asset Allocation & Portfolio Management Risk Management & Hedging Strategies Fundamental & Technical Market Analysis Position Sizing & Capital Preservation Trade Journaling & Performance Reviews Trading Psychology & Discipline Economic News & Impact Trading Investor Relations & Reporting Professional Experience: Independent CFDs Trader & Portfolio Manager Remote 2021 – Present Successfully managed personal and client capital across Forex, indices, and crypto CFDs with a sharp focus on risk-to-reward optimization. Developed and refined robust trading strategies using multi-timeframe technical analysis, macro insights, and sentiment indicators. Grew client portfolios by up to 60% YoY while maintaining maximum drawdown below 5% through strategic risk controls. Maintained meticulous trade journals, enabling consistent performance reviews and continual improvement. Provided detailed monthly reports to clients, fostering trust and transparency in portfolio performance. Junior Asset Analyst Grit Capital Management Lagos, Nigeria 2023-2024 Supported senior managers in asset evaluation, market research, and risk forecasting. Helped restructure a mid-sized portfolio, improving Sharpe ratio by over 2.15% within 6 months. Built Excel-based models to simulate trading strategies under different market conditions. Key Achievements: Delivered consistent quarterly profits in varying market conditions, including high-volatility periods. Built a proprietary risk management model that reduced average drawdowns by 30%. Mentored 10+ junior traders and helped them develop solid, rule-based trading strategies. Certifications & Training: Certified Financial Markets Analyst – [Institution] Risk Management for Traders – [Platform/Provider] Ongoing: Chartered Market Technician (CMT) – Level I Candidate Tools & Platforms: MetaTrader 4 & 5 | TradingView | cTrader Excel (advanced) | Python (basic scripting for backtesting) Bloomberg Terminal (familiar) Discord, Telegram, and X(for community and sentiment analysis) Education: B.Sc. in Finance Legacy university Okija, Anambra, State. 2020-2025 B.Sc. in Computer Science Legacy university Okija, Anambra, State. 2020-2025 References Available on request.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $186
Billed in all: $1,394$1.4k
$47 in the last 6 months
Across 10 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 31% in Investment Research
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