Hamen Vagani, Frm
About Hamen Vagani, Frm
Hamen Vagani serves as a Cross Currency Trader in the RWA Optimisation Unit at HSBC, where he coordinates with various teams to enhance the trading book portfolio. He has a strong background in mathematics and economics, holding a Bachelor's Degree from the London School of Economics.
Work at HSBC
Currently, Hamen Vagani serves as a Cross Currency Trader in the RWA Optimisation Unit at HSBC, a position he has held since 2020 in London, England. In this role, he coordinates with Sales, CEM, and Structuring teams to optimize the trading book portfolio. His responsibilities include managing the European Cross Currency books to achieve significant reductions in Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA) and Leverage Ratios. Prior to his current role, he worked as an Emerging Markets Trader at HSBC from 2011 to 2020 and as an Asia Rates Options Trader from 2008 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Hamen Vagani studied at St Benedict's, Ealing, from 1997 to 2004, completing seven years of education. He then attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2004 to 2007, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Economics. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in trading and risk management.
Background
Hamen Vagani has a diverse background in trading, with a career spanning over a decade at HSBC. He began his tenure at the bank as an Asia Rates Options Trader in Hong Kong, where he worked for three years. Following this, he transitioned to London, where he spent nine years as an Emerging Markets Trader before taking on his current role in the RWA Optimisation Unit.
Achievements
In his current role, Hamen Vagani leads the IBOR transition into Risk Free Rates for Cross Currency at HSBC. He is also involved in building new tools and systems aimed at enhancing risk management within trading operations. His work focuses on optimizing trading strategies and improving the efficiency of the trading book portfolio.