Daniel Lawrence
About Daniel Lawrence
Daniel Lawrence is the Vice President of Electronic Sales/Program Trading at Jefferies, based in Singapore since 2020. He has extensive experience in electronic sales and program trading, with previous roles in Hong Kong and London.
Current Position at Jefferies
Daniel Lawrence is currently serving as the Vice President of Electronic Sales/Program Trading at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2020, and is based in Singapore. His primary responsibilities include developing strategies that align with client and order requirements in the Asian markets. Additionally, he writes daily market wraps, both general and personalized, for clients, and mentors junior team members in his division.
Previous Experience at Jefferies
Before his current role, Daniel Lawrence spent three years from 2017 to 2020 as Vice President of Electronic Sales/Program Trading at Jefferies in Hong Kong. Prior to that, he served as Assistant Vice President - Program Trading from 2015 to 2017, and Assistant Vice President - Sales Trading from 2012 to 2015, also in Hong Kong. Lawrence initially joined Jefferies as an Associate in Middle Office Support in 2011 and spent one year in Hong Kong before moving to the same position in London, United Kingdom, from 2007 to 2011.
Roles at MUFG
Daniel Lawrence started his career at MUFG, where he worked as an Associate in Back Office Trade Support from 1999 to 2004 in London, United Kingdom. He continued with MUFG as an Associate in Static Data from 2004 to 2007, also in London. His roles at MUFG built the foundation for his extensive expertise in trading support and data management.
Education and Certifications
In addition to his professional experience, Daniel Lawrence pursued educational opportunities to broaden his skill set. He studied at Emerson Park School in 1970. More recently, he achieved the FA Wales Level 1 Coaching Certificate in Football in 2019, a course that lasted 11 months. This certification highlights his diverse interests and commitment to lifelong learning.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
Daniel Lawrence is known for his proficiency in creating strategies that align with client needs and market conditions, especially within the Asian markets. He excels in writing insightful market wraps and mentoring junior staff. Lawrence also creates spreadsheets to enhance trading efficiency and provides market insights. He has significant expertise in monitoring and assisting clients with their algorithmic trading orders, further solidifying his role as a key player in electronic sales and program trading at Jefferies.