Paul Kohn
About Paul Kohn
Paul Kohn is the Managing Director-FX at Jefferies, with a career spanning over five decades in the FX market, including roles at ANZ, Wells Fargo, Barclays Capital, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Bankers Trust, BNP Paribas, Elder Finance Group, and National Australia Bank.
Company
Paul Kohn is currently serving as the Managing Director-FX at Jefferies. At Jefferies, he oversees the foreign exchange trading activities and contributes to the company's growth in the FX market. Based in the Greater New York City Area, Paul has held this position since 2018.
Previous Roles at Leading Firms
Paul Kohn has held significant roles in multiple leading financial institutions. Prior to his current role at Jefferies, he was the Director of FX at ANZ from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he served as the Director of Institutional Sales/FX Trading at Wells Fargo from 2009 to 2016. His career also includes a stint as the Chief Dealer FX Trading at Barclays Capital from 2003 to 2009 and at Lehman Brothers from 1998 to 2003. Additionally, he has worked as a Senior FX Trader at Merrill Lynch, Bankers Trust, BNP Paribas, and National Australia Bank, and as the SVP of FX Trading at Elder Finance Group/Mortgage.
Extensive FX Trading Experience
Paul Kohn boasts extensive experience in trading both G10 and emerging market currencies. His trading career spans five different decades, showcasing a deep understanding of various market conditions and trading strategies. He has also participated in proprietary trading, complementing his client coverage activities.
Client Relationships
Throughout his career, Paul Kohn has developed strong client relationships with top US and European corporations, real money managers, sovereign wealth funds, and hedge funds. His emphasis on honesty, integrity, and trust has been crucial in establishing and maintaining these relationships.
Industry Background
Paul Kohn began his career as a Senior FX Trader at National Australia Bank and subsequently built a robust career path through respected institutions such as BNP Paribas, Bankers Trust, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Barclays Capital, Wells Fargo, ANZ, and currently Jefferies. His roles have consistently involved high-level FX trading and client relationship management.