Annamalai Venkatachalam
Multi Asset Trader
Dubai,UAE
Summary
Execution-focused Institutional Multi-Asset Trader with 18+ years of experience across GCC and international markets. Expertise in equities, fixed income, FX, ETFs, structured products, and leveraged derivatives, with a strong track record in institutional order execution, liquidity sourcing, and trade reporting aligned with UAE market regulations (SCA).
Played a key role in the Digital Wealth transformation journey and providing continuous post-launch support to drive. Actively involved in the automation of derivatives and equity processes, reducing manual intervention and improving execution workflows.
Currently supporting EAM (External Asset Manager) clients by enabling seamless online order management along with consolidated single-currency cash balance visibility. Proven ability to collaborate with Sales Traders, Relationship Managers, and Wealth Advisors to deliver best execution, timely reporting, and premium client service. Recognized with the GEM Certificate for Service Excellence for outstanding performance and dedication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Trader – Multi-Asset Institutional Execution
Emirates NBD
Dubai, UAE
08.2015 - Current
- Execute institutional buy/sell orders across equities, FX, ETFs, Leveraged Derivatives.
- Coordinate with Sales Traders to ensure best execution, liquidity sourcing.
- Handle client communication, execution feedback and idea generation.
- Ensure adherence to SCA and internal risk frameworks.
- Source liquidity from brokers/custodians and maintain block trade databases.
- Support Digital wealth clients Order execution during US/Europe Market hours.
- Act as first escalation point for execution discrepancies or disputes.
- Collaborated with sales teams to identify new business opportunities in market.
Manager – Global Markets & DGCX Desk
Barjeel Geojit Securities LLC
Dubai, UAE
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Executed trades across equities, FX & commodities for institutional/HNW clients.
- Delivered advisory on multi-asset trading, improving desk performance and volumes.
- Maintained compliance with UAE and international regulatory requirements.
- Streamlined processes to improve and optimise office operations.
Branch Leadership & Execution Roles
Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd
Sivakasi, India
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Progressed from Executive to Senior Manager due to strong execution & client service.
- Managed full branch operations, execution workflows, compliance and advisory functions.
- Handled multi-asset execution including equities and commodities.
Education
Master of Science - Electronics
Annamalai University
Tamilnadu 01.2004 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physics
ANJA College
Sivakasi 01.2000 - 04.2003
Skills
- Institutional Order Execution
- Equities, FI, FX Spot & Derivatives
- Future ,Options , Levaraged CFD trading
- Liquidity Sourcing & Block Trades
- OMS/EMS – MOXY, FINQ, Bloomberg, Calypso, Saxo Pro Dealer Platform
- Manual Execution for Digital Wealth Clients During US/Europe sessions
- UAE Markets Regulation – SCA (CISI Certified)
- Execution Reporting & Documentation
- Institutional Client Coverage
- Market Intelligence & Idea Generation
- Dispute Resolution & Compliance Alignment
- Collaborate across verticals to support client first approach
- Innovate new solutions and offers best in class execution services
Certification
- CMSA – Capital Market & Securities Analyst
- CISI (SCA) – Qualified Trading Manager
Timeline
Senior Trader – Multi-Asset Institutional Execution
Emirates NBD
08.2015 - Current
Manager – Global Markets & DGCX Desk
Barjeel Geojit Securities LLC
06.2013 - 08.2015
Branch Leadership & Execution Roles
Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services Ltd
01.2007 - 06.2013
Master of Science - Electronics
Annamalai University
01.2004 - 04.2005
Bachelor of Science - Physics
ANJA College
01.2000 - 04.2003