Michael Burton
About Michael Burton
Michael Burton is an FX Treasury & Trading Operations Analyst at Investec, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in economics, having studied at Loughborough University and Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, and has previous experience with Morgan Stanley and Lloyds Banking Group.
Work at Investec
Michael Burton has been employed at Investec since 2018, serving as an FX Treasury & Trading Operations Analyst. In this role, he has been integral to the company's international financial operations, specifically within the FX Treasury and Trading Operations. His responsibilities include supporting Investec's Foreign Exchange and Money Market Desks across three international locations: London, Sydney, and Dublin. Prior to his current position, he held a dual role as an FX Client Services Analyst at Investec for three months in 2020.
Education and Expertise
Michael Burton completed his A-levels in Economics, Business, and Geography at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School from 2005 to 2012. He then pursued higher education at Loughborough University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from 2013 to 2017. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in economic principles, which he applies in his current role in FX Treasury and Trading Operations.
Previous Experience
Before joining Investec, Michael Burton gained valuable experience in the financial sector. He worked as an Industrial Placement Analyst at Morgan Stanley from 2015 to 2016, where he developed skills relevant to trading operations. Additionally, he completed a month-long work experience in Credit Trading at Lloyds Banking Group in 2011. His career has included a brief tenure at Investec as an FX Client Services Analyst in 2020.
Background
Michael Burton's professional journey in finance began with his education at Chislehurst and Sidcup Grammar School, followed by Loughborough University. His early exposure to finance through work experience and internships laid the groundwork for his career in FX Treasury and Trading Operations. His roles have spanned various aspects of financial services, contributing to his expertise in the field.