Istvan Mozes, Cfa
About Istvan Mozes, Cfa
Istvan Mozes is a Credit Trader at HSBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with over two decades of experience in trading across various asset classes. He has previously held positions at several financial institutions, including Fortelus Capital and Lombard Odier Investment Managers, and holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Economics.
Work at HSBC
Istvan Mozes has been employed at HSBC since 2018, serving as a Credit Trader. His role involves executing trades and managing credit risk within the firm. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he has accumulated six years of experience in this position, contributing to the bank's credit trading operations.
Previous Experience in Credit Trading
Prior to joining HSBC, Istvan Mozes worked at several financial institutions. He was a Credit Trader at Fortelus Capital from 2007 to 2012, where he gained five years of experience in London, United Kingdom. He also held positions at Lombard Odier Investment Managers as a Credit/Fixed Income Trader from 2015 to 2018 and at TD as an Equity Derivatives Trader from 2002 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Istvan Mozes holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) with honors in Economics from Western University and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Economics from the University of Toronto. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in identifying, analyzing, and monetizing opportunities across various asset classes and the corporate capital structure.
Background in Trading
Throughout his career, Istvan Mozes has developed a unique trading style by navigating through three credit cycles. He focuses on long/short strategies, which include trading both liquid and performing credit as well as distressed debt and equities. His experience spans multiple roles in equity derivatives and interest rate derivatives.