Douglas Ruby
About Douglas Ruby
Douglas Ruby is an Information Technology E-Trading Business Associate at Jefferies with a background in sales and finance.
Current Position at Jefferies
Douglas Ruby has been working at Jefferies since 2017 as an Information Technology E-Trading Business Associate. Based in New York, New York, his role involves supporting and managing e-trading technologies within the firm. The position leverages his background in both technology and finance, ensuring the smooth operation and enhancement of electronic trading systems.
Previous Role at Panjiva
Prior to his current role, Douglas Ruby worked as a SaaS Sales Executive at Panjiva from 2016 to 2017. During his 9-month tenure in New York, New York, he was responsible for selling software-as-a-service solutions, likely focusing on trade data and insights given Panjiva's market domain. His role required a mix of sales skills and an understanding of data-driven software platforms.
Experience at Northeast Planning Corporation
From 2015 to 2016, Douglas Ruby served as a Senior Sales Associate at Northeast Planning Corporation in Colts Neck. In his one-year tenure, he was engaged in sales activities within the financial planning sector. This position would have required strong client relationship management abilities and a deep understanding of financial products and services.
Educational Background
Douglas Ruby completed his Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Economics with a concentration in Money and Banking from Penn State University, studying from 2011 to 2015. His education provided him with a solid foundation in economic principles and financial systems, equipping him with the analytical skills needed for his professional roles. Prior to college, he attended Christian Brothers Academy from 2008 to 2011 and briefly studied at St Benedicts in 1970.
Early Career and Internships
Douglas Ruby began his career with various roles that set the stage for his professional development. In 2014, he interned as a Wealth Management Summer Analyst at AXA Financial for 3 months in Woodbridge, gaining early experience in wealth management. He also served as a Fixed Income Summer Analyst at Jefferies for 3 months in 2013. Additionally, Ruby co-founded and held the position of Vice President at The Penn State Hedge Fund Club from 2014 to 2015, and worked as Regional Marketing Director at Tag (Mobile App) in the same period in State College, Pennsylvania Area.