Sachin Shah
About Sachin Shah
Sachin Shah is a Senior Trader specializing in G10 and EM Foreign Exchange Trading at Jefferies in London, United Kingdom.
Current Position at Jefferies
Sachin Shah currently holds the position of Senior Trader, G10 and EM Foreign Exchange Trading at Jefferies. He has been with the firm since 2016. His role focuses on trading major currencies (G10) and emerging market currencies (EM). Jefferies is a major global investment banking firm headquartered in New York, with a significant presence in London, where Sachin is based.
Previous Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Prior to joining Jefferies, Sachin Shah worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Senior Trader in G10 Foreign Exchange Trading. He served in this role from 2015 to 2016. Before this, he was Vice President of FX Spot Trading at the same firm from 2003 to 2009. His experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch equipped him with comprehensive skills in trading and managing large-scale foreign exchange transactions.
Role at SAVI Trading
From 2009 to 2015, Sachin Shah was a Partner at SAVI Trading. In this role, he was involved in strategic decision-making and trading activities within the firm. SAVI Trading is known for its focus on proprietary trading strategies and risk management in various financial markets.
Early Career and Internship at Goldman Sachs
Sachin Shah started his career with an internship at Goldman Sachs, where he worked in the equities division in 2002 for three months. This experience provided him with foundational insights into the finance industry and trading operations, laying the groundwork for his subsequent roles in foreign exchange trading.
Educational Background
Sachin Shah obtained his degree from University College London (UCL) in Statistics, Computing, Operational Research, and Economics, achieving a 2:i. He studied from 2000 to 2003. Earlier, he attended Ilford County High School for Boys from 1993 to 2000. His educational background provided him with a solid foundation in quantitative analysis and economic theory, which are pivotal in his trading career.