Global Equity & Fund-Linked Derivatives Practice

Equity Derivatives & Convertible Bonds Our team has over 35 years on the ground as equity derivative salespeople, structurers, traders and search professionals. This gives us a huge advantage over competitors because we know intimately the products and market dynamics as well as the majority of key players – senior and junior – who drive these markets.  We are active across the spectrum, including listed & OTC options, convertible bonds, index trading including exchange traded funds (ETFs), variance swaps and structured products.  There is no other search team in the world with our range of capability in this practice area. Fund-Linked Derivatives Our team has marketed and traded fund-linked structures with funds-of-funds, family offices and other institutional investors. We keep in close contact with many of these fund-linked users from both our capital placement and search businesses. We know the top structurers, salespeople and executives that drive the leading fund-linked businesses on the buy and sell side. Our team has placed a number of executives and associates in this area. Programs, Electronic & Algorithmic Trading As these areas rapidly grow, our specialists are in the marketplace scouting new talent while maintaining relations with the seasoned professionals in this space. Close attention is paid to the market, including hiring trends and new product offerings and platforms. We have an extensive network of salespeople, traders, developers and quant professionals. New York Brian Grover The following is a representative list of this practice team’s completed or in-progress assignments: MD, Head of Equity Derivative Sales, European Bank – New York MD, Head of Structured Equity Finance Sales, European Bank – New York MD, Head of Fund-Linked Product Sales, Global Bank – New York MD, Structured Equity Products, Global Bank - New York Director, Single Stock Options Trading, Global Bank – New York Director, Exotic Options Trading, Global Bank – New York Director, Fund-Linked Structuring, Global Bank – London Director, Fund-Linked Structuring, Global Bank – New York Director, Convertible Bond Sales, European Bank – New York Director, Program Trading Sales, Global Bank – New York VP, Convertible Bond Trading, European Bank – New York VP, Fund-Linked Structuring/Due Diligence, Global Bank – New York VP, Program Trading Sales, Global Bank – New York VP, Algorithmic Trading, US Investment House – New York VP, Program Trading, Global Bank - London