Bradford OGrady
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Trader with rich experience in leading high-performing teams to success, while minimizing market impact. Strategic thinker, adept at aligning trading operations with market dynamics and delivering top-tier post-trade analytics. Proficient in foreign exchange and equity trading, particularly in emerging markets and China-focused funds. Known for pioneering trading operations integration and fostering team development. Committed to driving continuous improvement in trading strategies and market structure knowledge. Solid history of leading Global Equity & Foreign Exchange trading operations and cash flow management, while advising senior decision-makers on best practices and regulatory navigation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Spray Trading Consultancy
01.2023 - Current
- Providing consulting services on global equity & FX trading and operational best practices
- We work with trading strategies and tactics designed to achieve minimal market impact and anonymity
Emerging Markets Trader
AMG owned GW&K Investment Advisors
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Merged Trilogy Global Advisors equity and FX trading operations into GW&K
- Traded equities & FX for emerging strategies and GW&K global and international strategies
- Achieved top quartile rankings in equity & FX post trade analytics
- (except Russian equity trades February 2022)
- Fostered a culture of excellence and continuous improvement in trading strategies and operational efficiency by recruiting and training trading and mid office personnel
Partner, Director of Trading & Deputy COO
Trilogy Global Advisors
01.2003 - 01.2019
- Central Operating Committee member
- Chairman of Best Execution & Brokerage committee
- Built and managed equity, equity linked notes and FX trading in global, emerging markets and quantitative strategies
- Hired and managed traders and mid office staff
- Designed and implemented constantly evolving trading tactics in equities, FX spot and forwards markets
- 10 years first quartile trade cost analytics in global, emerging markets and quantitative equities. (including global small cap)
- 10 years first or second quartile trade cost analytics in spot, forwards and NDF FX
- Trilogy Global Advisors was the first Anglo-Saxon asset manager to trade on the Hong Kong Connect in February 2016.
- Commission Management: oversaw and reported counterparty risk, broker approval, broker vote and budgeting Unbundled equity commissions in 2016
- Ran daily investment team morning meeting
- Presented and discussed on all matters of trading to clients, pension consultants and internal staff
- Frequent contributor and panel speaker for Trader Forum on market equity and FX market structure
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Lake Forest College
Lake Forest, ILSkills
- Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Trading Operations Management
- Continuous Process Improvement
- Post-Trade Analytics
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Emerging Markets Analysis
- Client Relationship Management
- Equity & Foreign Exchange Trading
Timeline
Principal
Spray Trading Consultancy
01.2023 - Current
Emerging Markets Trader
AMG owned GW&K Investment Advisors
01.2019 - 01.2022
Partner, Director of Trading & Deputy COO
Trilogy Global Advisors
01.2003 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Arts -
Lake Forest College
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