Sean Richards
About Sean Richards
Sean Richards is the Head of Sterling Credit Trading at Jefferies, with previous experience at Credit Suisse, BNP Paribas, and Royal Bank of Scotland Business.
Current Role at Jefferies
Sean Richards is currently the Head of Sterling Credit Trading at Jefferies. He has been in this role since 2021, overseeing the firm's sterling credit trading operations. His responsibilities include managing trading strategies and operations, as well as leading a team of traders.
Previous Experience at Credit Suisse
Prior to his current role at Jefferies, Sean Richards served as the Head of Sterling Credit Trading at Credit Suisse. From 2015 to 2021, he spent 6 years in this position, where he was responsible for steering the sterling credit trading division and implementing effective trading strategies.
Role at BNP Paribas
Sean Richards worked at BNP Paribas as a Sterling Credit Trader from 2012 to 2015. During his 3-year tenure in London, England, he was involved in trading sterling credit products and contributing to the firm’s overall credit trading desk performance.
Experience at Royal Bank of Scotland
From 2007 to 2012, Sean Richards held the position of Sterling Credit Trader at Royal Bank of Scotland Business. Over these 5 years, he developed and executed trading strategies for sterling credit markets, solidifying his expertise in the field.
Education at UCL
Sean Richards studied Mathematics with Theoretical Physics at University College London (UCL). He completed his degree from 2002 to 2005, acquiring a solid foundation in mathematics and theoretical physics that underpins his analytical approach to trading.