Richard Kyd
About Richard Kyd
Richard Kyd is the Global Alpha Capture Relationship Manager at Brookfield BHS Advisors in London, with over 22 years of experience in managing platform technology solutions in the financial services industry.
Current Position at Brookfield Asset Management
Richard Kyd is currently serving as the Global Alpha Capture Relationship Manager at Brookfield BHS Advisors, a division of Brookfield Asset Management. Based in London, England, he brings his extensive expertise in the financial services industry to this role, where he manages alpha capture strategies for the firm.
Previous Experience at ExodusPoint Capital Management
Before joining Brookfield Asset Management, Richard Kyd worked at ExodusPoint Capital Management UK LLP as the Global Alpha Capture Relationship Manager from 2019 to 2022. During his three-year tenure in London, he focused on developing and managing alpha capture relationships for the asset management firm.
Experience at QuantPort
Prior to his role at ExodusPoint Capital Management, Richard served as the SVP / Global Alpha Capture Manager at QuantPort from 2017 to 2019. In this capacity, he was responsible for leading global alpha capture initiatives, leveraging his extensive background in technology and financial services.
Role at Credit Suisse
Richard Kyd spent seven years at Credit Suisse, where he held the position of Global Head of Electronic Alpha Capture | Director from 2008 to 2015. His role involved overseeing alpha capture strategies on a global scale, contributing to the bank's competitive edge in the electronic trading space.
Long-Term Position at Merrill Lynch
Richard’s extensive career also includes a significant tenure at Merrill Lynch - Global Markets and Investment Banking. From 1989 to 2008, he served as the Global Head of Technology Product Development, Equities | Director. Over 19 years, he contributed to developing technology products essential to the firm's trading operations.
Educational Background
Richard Kyd completed his education at several institutions in the UK. He studied at West Kent College from 1986 to 1987, at Mascall's School in Paddock Wood, Kent, from 1985 to 1986, and at Foxbush School in Hildenborough, Kent from 1982 to 1984. Through his education, he developed a foundation that would support his future career in financial services.