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fundamentally human.“ I believe the future will belong to institutions that successfully combine technological innovation with human judgement, experience and empathy. AI can enhance decision-making and efficiency, but trust, discretion and the ability to truly understand a client’ s needs will remain deeply human qualities.”
That balance between technological advancement and human expertise is equally evident on the trading desk itself. Given the multiasset nature of the work, each asset class demands a distinct approach to liquidity, pricing and execution, explains Oddin.
“ Given that we cover all asset classes, my team needs to be familiar with a wide range of platforms and trading blotters. The mindset is also
“ We have been able to significantly reduce operational risk through improved systems, controls and straight through processing. This allows the desk to focus on larger and more complex transactions where experience, judgement, and market knowledge are paramount.”
very different depending on the product you are trading. Equities or bonds, for example, require a different approach to trading FX, both in terms of market behaviour and execution style.”
Collaboration remains critical throughout that process. According to Oddin, the desk operates with a strong team-based culture, where communication is essential and every trader is expected to support a broad range of requests.
The only woman in the room As is the lived experience of many women across the industry, Oddin has often found herself in environments where female representation was the exception rather than the norm. Though
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