Samir Barakeh
About Samir Barakeh
Samir Barakeh is a Fixed Income Analyst at Jefferies, responsible for pricing and trading various FX products and engaging in market research.
Fixed Income Analyst at Jefferies
Samir Barakeh currently serves as a Fixed Income Analyst at Jefferies. Since joining the firm in 2020, he has been actively involved in developing and implementing tools and strategies for the FX desk. His role includes creating and sharing trade ideas with clients, covering a wide range of FX products such as spot, swaps, NDFs, and vanilla options. He also plays a crucial role in conveying the firm's macroeconomic perspectives from the research departments to clients.
Previous Role at Jefferies
Before becoming a Fixed Income Analyst, Samir Barakeh was a Placement Student in the Risk and Sales & Trading (S&T) divisions at Jefferies from 2018 to 2019. Based in London, United Kingdom, he gained valuable experience during this period, which paved the way for his current role at the firm.
Education at University of Bath
Samir Barakeh pursued his higher education at the University of Bath, where he studied Economics. He completed his Bachelor's degree from 2016 to 2020. The comprehensive education he received in economics laid a strong foundation for his career in financial analysis and trading.
Academic Background at Wilson's Grammar School for Boys
Samir Barakeh attended Wilson's Grammar School for Boys from 2008 to 2016. During his time there, he excelled academically, achieving 10 A*-A grades at GCSE level. He also received A-levels with grades A*AA in Maths, Economics, and French. This early academic success set a strong precedent for his later achievements in higher education and his professional career.