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aspects of his role, highlighting that there is a direct correlation between mentoring, helping a trader build their capabilities and the desk as a whole finding new, more efficient solutions.
“ Nigell is extremely hands on, has a great risk mindset and has really helped to mould the FX trading desk into what it is today. I started on the team in Dublin with Nigell and we have carried
“ Our footprint is global and we pride ourselves on our credibility and the relationships that we ' ve built.”
NIGELL TODD, HEAD OF GLOBAL FX TRADING execution venues and order management systems in recent years have led to the ability to use different execution styles than we could have done previously. We’ re focused on leveraging these changes in our execution process to reduce costs and to try to use system enhancements to put guardrails in place and help reduce manual intervention and errors.”
The next step in the journey This hands on approach to market development is something Todd also makes sure to foster when it comes to the traders themselves too – not just celebrating the wins but embracing and addressing any challenges as well.
Speaking about the importance of investing on an individual level in the pursuit of team successes, Todd explains that this is one of the more rewarding over a lot of the practices he helped shape over to this region as well. He deserves a lot of credit,” enthuses Healy.
Indeed, being the global head of FX is no easy task, but it’ s clear to see from recent success that a lot goes into achieving cohesiveness on a global level. Maintaining these core values which make the desk work will undoubtedly allow the team to continue to enjoy the fruits of their labours.
When it comes to what characterises the success of the team, it’ s all about being a trusted partner, both internally and externally, says Todd.
“ How you treat others is key, doing so with humility and respect and in a way that is credible is paramount. I always refer to the saying, it’ s not what you do, but how you do it [...] It ' s important to bring people along the journey.”
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