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REVIEW MY CV: I'm working in a European capital and want to move to the City
5 November 2009By Anonymous
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It's a strong CV - probably one of the better ones I've seen on here. Taking an educated guess at which firm you work for I think the problem may just be there are people out there who've got the same experience but at Tier 1 and 2 organisations. Read all comments »Hi everyone. Please let me know what you think of my CV. I’ve been working for 2.5 years in the London office of a European bank, the last 9 months at the HQ in a European capital, and am looking to make a move back to London to join a bigger firm.
I had a few decent offers the last couple of years while working in London, and am wondering how marketable I am at the moment with the plethora of CV´s out there from tier 1 & 2 banks.
OBJECTIVE
Dynamic and target-oriented Sales Trading professional, with experience in the FX spot and derivatives environment, seeking new career challenges within a major financial institution.
EDUCATION
2010 - Currently studying towards CFA qualification
2004 - 2005 University of London (top ranked school)
MSc European Political Economy (Merit)
2003 - 2004 Continental European university
MSc Applied Economical Science (Merit)
2002 - 2003 Continental European university
BSc Applied Economical Science (Merit)
CAREER SUMMARY
2009 - present Leading FX market maker, European capital (HQ) Senior Associate, Sales Trading
· Gained Sales Trading responsibility for Benelux
· Assistance and continued follow up in setting up Sales Trading for the Amsterdam office
2006 - 2008 Leading FX market maker, London Senior Associate, Sales Trading
· Sales Trading FX spot & derivatives
· Discussing market trends, developing trading strategies, and selling short term volatility recommendations
· Exposure to HNWI and institutional clients in the Benelux
· Servicing live clients and developing new business
· Trade executions for high volume clients (trades up to EUR 40mio FX spot)
· Market making internship: managing FX spot & derivatives order & risk books, and price quoting clients’ RFQ’s
2005 - 2006 Big 4, Major European capital Financial Auditor
· Examining corporate clients’ internal business procedures
· Valuation and analytical review of clients’ accounting procedures, balance sheet and income statement
· Exposure to high level executives
· Audit projects: Banking & financial services, energy and technology industries
SKILLS
Languages
· Native: Dutch, French
· Fluent: English
· Basic: German
IT skills
· SPPS statistical and multivariate analysis
· Visual DSS financial programming
· ACL database
· MS Office Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access
· Bloomberg terminal
Leadership
· Presenting internal morning meetings
Ø Market news
Ø Trade ideas in Fixed Income and Money Markets, applying fundamental and technical analysis
· Public speaking
Ø Promoting the company and instrument range at client and partner seminars
Ø FSA registered - CF30
Ø CF21 Investment Adviser
Ø Certificate in Investments - Financial Regulation
Ø Certificate in Investments - Equities
· CF26 Customer Trading
COMMENTS
Sak07, Debt / Fixed Income, Thu 05 Nov 09
It's a strong CV - probably one of the better ones I've seen on here. Taking an educated guess at which firm you work for I think the problem may just be there are people out there who've got the same experience but at Tier 1 and 2 organisations. But you are a good candidate based on your CV - sure it will fall into place for you. good luck
Add your comment »Mars, HR & Recruitment, Thu 05 Nov 09
so you are a 'Dynamic and target-oriented Sales Trading professional' ... wow! So rare! I never see enough Dynamic and target orientated people. Gold star*.
* For remedial use of a personal profile.
Niv, Quantitative Analytics, Thu 05 Nov 09
Sales Trading is not my thing, but I love the presentation, its a well-constructed CV. And based on Sak07's comment, I think the clarity of the presentation is such that it will take very little time for recruiters to decifer the information presented and opt to put you forward for interviews. Best of luck
Add your comment »don, Derivatives, Thu 05 Nov 09
why do you want to move to London? I assume you are in your home country, so why not try to become a senior guy in your current bank? The job stability will be much stronger compared to London. .
Add your comment »kolabrou, Risk Management, Thu 05 Nov 09
it s SPSS not SPPS .....I have some serious doubts of your stat skills..
Add your comment »Ganesh, Information Technology, Thu 05 Nov 09
Keep your job and stay where you are mate. Let me know if your company is recrutiting.
Add your comment »UBSer, Investment Banking / M & A, Thu 05 Nov 09
Err I'd be looking to Hong Kong with ur set of skill's...too much uncertainity here in London. Or just stay where you are!
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