Shyam Rajan
About Shyam Rajan
Shyam Rajan serves as the Global Head of Fixed Income at Citadel Securities, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and LMR Partners. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering and a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia University.
Work at Citadel Securities
Shyam Rajan currently holds the position of Global Head of Fixed Income at Citadel Securities. He has been with the firm since 2022, focusing on Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC). His role involves overseeing trading strategies and managing the fixed income trading desk, contributing to the firm's reputation in the financial markets.
Education and Expertise
Shyam Rajan completed his Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering at Rashtreeya Vidyalaya College of Engineering from 2003 to 2007. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's degree in Financial Engineering from Columbia University, where he studied from 2008 to 2009. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial markets and trading.
Background in Financial Services
Shyam Rajan has extensive experience in the financial services industry. He began his career as a Trader at Futures First Pvt. Ltd. from 2007 to 2008. He then joined Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he served as Managing Director in Rates Trading for 11 years, from 2010 to 2021. Following this, he worked as a Portfolio Manager at LMR Partners for one year, from 2021 to 2022.
Professional Experience Overview
Throughout his career, Shyam Rajan has held various significant roles in trading and portfolio management. His tenure at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as Managing Director involved overseeing rates trading operations, while his role at LMR Partners as a Portfolio Manager focused on managing investment strategies. His diverse experience across different firms has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial markets.