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of venues in Europe adds to the complexities of trading which means liquidity is a huge issue , and while technology plays a key role , so too do our relationships with brokers . When it comes down to it the goal is just to figure out how to circumnavigate these issues .
“ Our broker list is crucial to help me do so . My pad is full of small and mid-cap tricky and illiquid orders so it is important for me to work with specialist brokers in that region or sector , whom I have built up a lot of trust with when it comes to sourcing the potential contra and understands what I want to achieve .”
The importance of inclusion There ’ s no denying that it ’ s been a rough year . But building these relationships , both internal and external , are what have supported O ’ Connor , and Fidelity , through the storms .
“ The market is presenting so many challenges right now ,” she said . “ Whether its volatility , central banks curbing inflation , politics , regulation , the threat of recession – there are just so many things that impact what we do on a daily basis . But that ’ s also what makes this job exciting , because there is constant evolution .”
Team culture is a priority for O ’ Connor , who is proud of how diverse her team is – especially in an industry not always known
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