Richard Dowland
About Richard Dowland
Richard Dowland is a Product Owner at Investec in London, United Kingdom, with a strong background in financial services and equity derivatives. He has previously worked as a Senior Equity Derivatives Broker in Tokyo and has a diverse educational background, including an Executive MBA from Bayes Business School.
Work at Investec
Richard Dowland has been serving as a Product Owner at Investec since 2020. His role is based in London, United Kingdom, where he has contributed to the firm's product development and management for four years. His responsibilities include overseeing product strategy and ensuring alignment with market needs.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Investec, Richard worked at Tradition Securities and Futures as a Senior Equity Derivatives Broker from 2016 to 2019 in Tokyo, Japan. He also held the position of Equity Derivatives Broker at the same firm from 2008 to 2013 in Hong Kong. His experience in these roles has provided him with a strong foundation in financial services, particularly in equity derivatives.
Education and Expertise
Richard Dowland studied at Bayes Business School, where he earned an Executive MBA from 2021 to 2023. He also completed an Immersive Web Engineering program at Flatiron School in 2019. Earlier, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Newcastle University from 2001 to 2005. His educational background complements his full stack engineering skills, which include expertise in React, Typescript, Node.js, and .NET.
Experience in Equity Derivatives Markets
Richard has extensive experience in equity derivatives markets, particularly with the Nikkei, Topix, and Ex-Japan markets. His background as an Equity Derivatives Broker has equipped him with a deep understanding of these financial instruments and market dynamics.
Early Education
Richard attended Epsom College, where he completed his early education. This foundational experience contributed to his academic and professional development in later years.