Alan W.

Senior Derivatives Trader & Risk Management Expert Futures, Options & Portfolio Specialist | 20+ Years Tier-1 Global Markets Experience I am a seasoned trading executive and risk management leader with 20+ years of hands-on experience in derivatives trading, portfolio management, and regulatory compliance at tier-1 institutions. My career spans top-tier Investment Banking, Asset Management, and leading Digital Asset platforms. Currently, I serve as Head Trader at a discreet proprietary trading firm, actively managing a team of traders. I combine deep macroeconomic insight with advanced technical analysis and robust risk management to generate alpha while protecting capital in volatile environments. Professional Experience Head Trader – Proprietary Trading Firm Managing Director/Trader – Private Investment Company (Cross-product Macro Trading) Senior Vice President – PIMCO Vice President – JP Morgan Executive Director & Global Head of Trade Surveillance – Societe Generale Managing Director – CEX Trading Expertise & Approach I specialise in macro-driven derivatives trading across FX & Rates, Fixed Income, Equity Indices, Commodities, and Blue Chip Crypto. My edge lies in integrating high-level macroeconomic analysis with precise technical setups and sophisticated risk management of both exchange-traded and exotic derivatives. For the past year, I have been successfully managing traders to interpret macroeconomic events, develop high-probability strategies, and manage leveraged portfolios with discipline and consistency. Core Services 1: Trading Consultancy & Training - Proprietary trade execution and portfolio management - Custom trading programs (Futures & Options) - Macro event interpretation and market impact analysis - Advanced strategies: short-term leveraged trading, swing trading, and medium-term portfolio management - Portfolio construction, optimisation, and dynamic risk management (Greeks, Delta, Vega exposure) - Trading psychology coaching for improved discipline and decision-making - Bespoke tools tailored to specific style and products, including building advanced risk management in excel or Bloomberg 2. Compliance & Risk Management Advisory - Design and implementation of robust Trade Surveillance frameworks for OTC and exchange-traded derivatives - Market abuse detection systems and regulatory compliance programs 3 Specialisations - Short-term leveraged trading in Futures & Options (Equities, Fixed Income, Commodities, Indices, Crypto) - Macro-driven trading with technical confirmation - Medium-term swing trading and portfolio management - Comprehensive risk management frameworks (Greeks & portfolio-level exposure) Credentials - MBA in Strategic Planning - Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Risk Management & Corporate Governance - Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS)