Savvas Tantalidis
About Savvas Tantalidis
Savvas Tantalidis is an Investment Operations Analyst specializing in Derivatives Trading Operations at Russell Investments in London. He has a diverse background in finance and economics, with previous roles at Morgan Stanley and a strong educational foundation in various languages and subjects.
Current Role at Russell Investments
Savvas Tantalidis serves as an Investment Operations Analyst specializing in Derivatives Trading Operations at Russell Investments. He has held this position since 2018 and is based in London, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing various aspects of investment operations related to derivatives, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in trading processes.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Savvas Tantalidis worked at Morgan Stanley in two capacities. Initially, he served as a Commodities Trade Risk Analyst from 2016 to 2017 for eight months in Glasgow, United Kingdom. Later, he transitioned to the role of Foreign Exchange Risk & Settlements Analyst from 2017 to 2018, also in Glasgow, where he focused on managing risk and settlements in foreign exchange trading.
Educational Background
Savvas Tantalidis has a solid educational foundation in economics and finance. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Macedonia, studying from 2009 to 2014. He furthered his education at The University of Glasgow, where he completed a Master's Degree in Financial Forecasting and Investment from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he studied English Language and Literature at Cosmodialogos from 2013 to 2015 and German Language and Literature from 2012 to 2014.
Military Service and Early Work Experience
Before his career in finance, Savvas Tantalidis served in the Hellenic Army from 2014 to 2015, where he worked in office services and as a chef for nine months in various locations including Tripoli, Gutheio, Samothraki, and Kavala. This experience contributed to his diverse skill set and adaptability in different working environments.
Personal Interests and Skills
Savvas Tantalidis is trilingual, proficient in Greek, English, and German. He has a passion for exploring new ideas and acquiring skills, particularly in economics and finance. In his spare time, he enjoys reading economic literature focused on global economics and finance, as well as traveling and learning about different cultures. He also stays informed about world news as part of his personal interests.