Patrick Scholtes, Cfa
About Patrick Scholtes, Cfa
Patrick Scholtes, CFA, is the Director of Trading Market Risk at CIBC in New York, with a background in software engineering and quantitative finance.
Title
Patrick Scholtes currently holds the position of Director, Trading Market Risk at CIBC in New York, United States. He has been in this role since 2021.
Professional Experience
Before joining CIBC, Patrick Scholtes was the VP, Market Risk Team Manager at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking (SGCIB) in Greater New York City Area. He held this role from 2016 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he served as an AVP, Senior Development Specialist, and VIE Developer/Business Analyst at HSBC Global Banking and Markets between 2012 and 2016. His initial professional experiences include internships at Natixis, Ullink, Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild, and RBC Dexia Investor Services, where he built foundational expertise in the financial sector.
Education and Qualifications
Patrick Scholtes earned an Engineer's degree in Information Systems and Quantitative Finance from ECE Paris, having studied there from 2007 to 2012. He attended several specialized programs at UC Irvine, including a 3-week seminar on Global Business Management and Manufacturing Planning and Control in 2011 and a 4-week Conversation & Culture program in 2008. Additionally, he completed a semester abroad at Concordia University in 2009, focusing on Computer Science and Electronic Engineering. He holds a High School diploma in Mathematics and Computer Science from Lycée Michel Rodange Luxembourg, earned between 2000 and 2007.
Background in Software Engineering and Quantitative Finance
Patrick Scholtes' background in software engineering and quantitative finance significantly complements his current role. He has demonstrated solid programming skills throughout his career, enhancing his capacity to manage trading market risks effectively.
Multilingual Skills
Patrick Scholtes is fluent in English, French, and German. This multilingual proficiency aids in international market risk management and communication within diverse, global teams.