Bruno Bernardes
About Bruno Bernardes
Bruno Bernardes is an Assistant Professor at FGV and a volatility trader at Banco Santander in São Paulo, Brazil. He has extensive academic qualifications, including multiple master's degrees and bachelor's degrees from prestigious institutions such as École Polytechnique and Universidade de São Paulo.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Bruno Bernardes has served as an Assistant Professor at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2011. His role involves teaching and conducting research in quantitative finance and related fields. FGV is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence and research, providing a platform for Bernardes to contribute to the education of future professionals in finance.
Current Role at Banco Santander
Since 2016, Bruno Bernardes has held the position of Head of the Brazil Quant Team at Banco Santander. In this capacity, he leads a team focused on quantitative analysis and trading strategies. Additionally, he has been a Volatility Trader at the same institution since 2018, where he applies his expertise in financial markets to manage risk and optimize trading performance.
Educational Background
Bruno Bernardes has a diverse educational background in quantitative finance and mathematics. He completed his bachelor's degree at Universidade de São Paulo from 2000 to 2002. He then pursued further studies at École Polytechnique, obtaining another bachelor's degree from 2002 to 2004, followed by a master's degree from the same institution from 2002 to 2004. He also earned a master's degree from Universidade Estadual Paulista Júlio de Mesquita Filho from 2005 to 2007 and a master's degree from Université d'Évry from 2008 to 2009.
Previous Experience at Banco Santander
Before his current roles, Bruno Bernardes worked at Banco Santander as a Senior Quantitative Analyst in the front office from 2009 to 2016. During this period, he developed quantitative models and strategies to support trading operations, contributing to the bank's overall performance in the financial markets.