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Durotoluwa Fasedemi

Equity & Derivatives Trader

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Momentum | Apr 2023 - Present

Equity and Derivatives Trader

Trader in the Momentum Securities division https://momentumsecurities.co.za/ We provide a full range of stockbroking solutions including; traditional trade executions (non-discretionary/self-managed portfolio), an advisory portfolio, full-service stockbroking into all of the frontier markets of Sub-Saharan Africa and international markets and specialist research integrating both a macro and micro market view. We offer access to local and international equities, derivatives, bonds, managed funds and cryptocurrencies. Responsibilities: Trade execution on local and offshore equities, index futures, FX futures, SSF's, CFD's and equity options Derivatives pricing Sell and market the equity & derivatives offerings to clients to grow the equity & derivatives books Individual client portfolio management Fundamental, Quantitative and Statistical analysis Mitigation of any risk (including client level, market level and Momentum Securities) associated with trading activities Derivative book management: Interaction with internal and external derivatives service providers Client engagement Derivative desk deal management Systems used: Hermes, Iress Pro, Swissquote, Saxo, TradeCIS, Velocity Trade

Mamoru | Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

FX & Crypto Sales Trader

Powered by the minds at AP Capital, Mamoru is a leading global digital asset financial services group. Our goal is to provide an all-rounded solution to facilitate the easiest access to digital assets and the smartest asset management products with our state-of-the-art technology and global coverage. Our team is a group of professionals coming from technology, market making and venture capital backgrounds. I operate as a Sales Trader to build our OTC Crypto trading desk in the African region. Responsibilities: Drive increased trading volume to OTC Desk by understanding clients’ liquidity needs, identify ways for high and low touch execution services to meet those needs, and provide client support for execution, liquidity, and market color. Focus on Sales activities to introduce new institutional clients to Mamoru (Fund Managers, Family Offices, High Net Worth Individuals, Whales, Professional Investors). Set up and maintain relationships with clients both on OTC trading and the financing business through quality execution and service. Work with the Sales and Client Services teams to identify, onboard, and monetize new client relationships and proactively identify new business opportunities for OTC. Provide market color to clients on market conditions with an emphasis on liquidity and flow thematic and build trust through daily interactions. Maintain a pulse on the sentiment, trading activity, and provide feedback from client base and marketplace and keep relevant internal teams informed. Assist institutional Product Managers by providing feedback from clients to help guide new product development that meets client’s needs in both the spot trading business and financing business.

AP Capital | Nov 2022 - Mar 2023

Sales Trader & Business Development

AP Capital is a hedge fund & diversified financial group which engages in proprietary trading, asset management, venture capital and crypto mining. AP Capital operates global offices with its cutting edge technology and rapidly expanding from traditional finance into cryptocurrency space. AP Capital trades 1b to 3b USD volume on an average day and operates 24*7*365 basis. Operate as a Sales Trader to build our OTC Crypto trading desk in the African region and Business Development for the Hedge Fund. Responsibilities: Drive increased trading volume to OTC Desk by understanding clients’ liquidity needs, identify ways for high and low touch execution services to meet those needs, and provide client support for execution, liquidity, and market color. Focus on Sales activities to introduce new institutional clients to AP Capital (Fund Managers, Family Offices, High Net Worth Individuals, Whales, Professional Investors). Set up and maintain relationships with clients both on OTC trading and the financing business through quality execution and service. Work with the Sales and Client Services teams to identify, onboard, and monetize new client relationships and proactively identify new business opportunities for OTC. Provide market color to clients on market conditions with an emphasis on liquidity and flow thematic and build trust through daily interactions. Maintain a pulse on the sentiment, trading activity, and provide feedback from client base and marketplace and keep relevant internal teams informed. Assist institutional Product Managers by providing feedback from clients to help guide new product development that meets client’s needs in both the spot trading business and financing business.

IG | Apr 2021 - Oct 2022

Trading Services Team Leader

As part of the global Sales Trader management team I'm involved in operational and strategic decision making centred around improving our global client servicing and trading services. Manage a team of 13+ sales traders and IT specialists focusing on performance, career development and recruitment. Running various strategic projects alongside other departments and company executives to improve the company's commercial ability, service and internal operations.

IG | Oct 2020 - Apr 2021

Sales Trader

*Market analysis to provide opinion on individual instruments & general market colour *Cross-selling IG's products *Assisting clients in calculating exposure, trade size, margin, profit & loss on their trades *Training trainee sales traders *Assisting clients with corporate actions *Communicating & liaising with other departments including dealing desks, sales, risk, finance, compliance, IT and corporate actions *Assisting clients with general admin (regulations, account finances, personal details, new accounts, disputes)

IG | Oct 2019 - Sep 2020

Trainee Sales Trader

IG Group is a London Stock Exchange listed, multinational financial services & fintech company providing CFDs, spread betting, stockbroking & fund management services. Our clients include Investment Banks, Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Family offices, IB's, Corporates & HNW individuals affording them the opportunity for hedging, long term investment, speculative trading and white-label solutions. I'm receiving IG's highly reputable training for trade execution, which is rated at certificate level by the FCA in the UK. My role also includes: *Market analysis to provide opinion on individual instruments & general market colour *Cross-selling IG's products *Assisting clients in calculating exposure, trade size, margin, profit & loss on their trades *Understanding Corporate Actions *Communicating & liaising with other departments including the dealing desk, sales, risk, finance, compliance, IT and corporate actions *Assisting clients with general admin (regulations, corporate actions, account finances, personal details, new accounts, disputes) Involvement in various projects outside of my general scope of work, these include: *Leading the UK Complaints reporting for client facing employees *Institutional Sales in South Africa *Driving the promotion of our international product offering for South African clients

Elevate Fitness Group (Pty) Ltd | May 2015 - May 2020

Co-Founder

Finance: Bookkeeping, financial management and capital investment Invoicing of clients for services rendered Updating of general ledgers and bank reconciliations Recording of financial statements and tax returns Recording and following up on all outstanding debtors Control of company transactions Payment and management of employee payroll. Receiving and processing of employee timesheets to record all services rendered to clients Updating payroll documents in preparation of employee payments Management Conducting meetings with managers to report on company matters, discuss and decide on company strategy, financial and employment decisions Placing and managing all coaches who work at our clients on a daily basis Leading a team of managers responsible for recruiting new employees, signing new clients and management of services performed for clients Communicating with clients and employees to ensure all information is understood and sent to the correct party Resolving conflicts that occur with clients and employees Sales Cold calling prospective clients to market our services Utilizing online media, referrals and leads to find prospective clients Meeting with potential clients to discuss our services, negotiate terms and conditions, negotiate fees & sign agreements Recruitment Utilizing online media and referrals to recruit new employees Assessing & screening every employee to assess their suitability for vacant positions Sharing vacant positions to employees on standby Administration Write-up of company documents and contracts Ensuring all documents and information of clients, services rendered & employees are received, sent or recorded on our company database Creating sport programmes, workout and nutrition programmes for individual clients Creating the company website and content creation for social media Notable Clients Investec Pretoria Boys High School Curro University of Pretoria Residences

StonCor Africa | Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

Assistant Accountant

Functions: Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Project Accounting Maintaining monthly journals, reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate & report variances monthly. Third Party Reporting - Ensuring all necessary reports are completed and submitted as required by third party regulators and the parent company, RPM. Ensuring all policies and procedures are narrated, approved, maintained and accessible. Capturing and monitoring recurring customer compliance and credit checks. Reconciling and correctly accounting for foreign suppliers. Involved in meetings, project accounting and financial analysis for Turnkey Projects. Systems used: BAAN IV BAAN LN HFM - Hyperion Financial Management

Execucor | Global Search & Selection | Mar 2018 - Apr 2019

Executive Search Consultant

Conducting research to obtain relevant information on a company’s employment structure and employees, its environment, job requirements and its product and service offering. Meeting and discussing with clients to understand their business operations, staffing needs and environment in order to source the most suitable candidates for their job vacancies. Liaising and assisting clients throughout the recruitment process to ensure the efficient transfer of information between client and candidate, to ensure all documentation is completed and processed and to finalise employment. Following up on leads, referrals and cold calling by marketing our candidates and company services to key decision makers at prospective clients on a daily basis. Negotiating fees and terms of service with clients for services rendered. Negotiating salaries to offered with clients on behalf of our candidates. Performing detailed searches to find and source potential candidates with specified characteristics for job vacancies. Conducting interviews, screenings and background checks on candidates who are applying for vacancies at our clients. Placing job advertisements online.

My Education

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BCom (Honours), Financial Management Sciences · (January 2012 - JanuaryUniversity of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria | 2016

St Stithians College, South Africa | 2011

The King's School Robin Hills | 2009

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