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When did you start your career on
the buy side?
I started my career 21 years ago, in
1998.
How has the culture/environment
changed over the years? The
regulations are tougher and there is
more and more onus to demonstrate
best execution.
We still have close relationships
with our counterparts and the
human aspect remains very
important
Since MiFID in 2007 we have seen
more fragmentation in the market
and the way we trade has changed
with new players, platforms and of
course algos.
What motivates you in your role?
The fact that every day is different
and we are always evolving with
market structure. But we still
have close relationships with our
counterparts and the human aspect
remains very important.
the way we trade. Sourcing liquidity
is more and more complicated in a
world where technology is important
and also analysis of the tremendous
data we are collecting.
Why do you think there are not
more women working in buy-side
trading roles?
A cultural transformation is
needed in the broader investment
management community, which is
why at AXA IM we are taking action
at different levels. But I think women
are more present in the buy side
than the sell side which is more male
dominated.
Can you share any personal
experiences that have either helped
you in your career in buy-side
trading?
I was an intern at Meeschaert
Rousselle when I finished my studies
and I was fascinated by the trading
floor. I will be always grateful to
Michel Jollant, the head of trading at
the time, who gave me a chance to
start in this career and taught me a
lot about this business.
My company offer a number
of initiatives aimed to provide
employees with options for creating a
sustainable work life balance
How do you optimise work/life
balance?
When I’m at work, I try to be as
efficient as I can in order to save
more time for my family in the
evening. My company offer a number
of initiatives aimed to provide
employees with options for creating
a sustainable work life balance,
including facilitating home/remote
working, so this is helping a lot.
What advice would you give to the
next generation of women who
aspire to become successful buy-
side traders like yourselves?
To be themselves and to be proud
of giving their added value in a
world of finance where women
have a genuine and pragmatic
approach.
What challenges do you have in
your role and how did/do you
overcome these?
Managing people and facing new
challenges that the industry requires,
such as being abreast of new rules in
Danièle Chekroun at the 14 th ATF France Equities 2018
Spring 2019
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