Alex To
About Alex To
Alex To is a Trade Flow Support professional with expertise in equity trading application support. He has worked in various roles across financial institutions in Hong Kong and London since 2015, currently employed at Squarepoint Capital since 2022.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Alex To currently serves as Trade Flow Support at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on supporting trading systems, particularly in equity trading environments. His responsibilities include ensuring the smooth operation of trade flows and addressing any issues that arise in the trading process. This position is based in London, England, where he applies his extensive experience in trade flow support.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, Alex To accumulated significant experience in the finance sector. He worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as an Officer from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to various trading operations. Prior to that, he served as a Trading Operations Analyst at Instinet Incorporated from 2019 to 2020. His earlier roles include working as an Implementation Analyst at Fidessa from 2018 to 2019 and as an Intern at 恆生銀行 in 2015.
Technical Background and Education
Alex To holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Computer Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, which he completed from 2012 to 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his technical skills in supporting trading applications. He specializes in front office equity trading application support and FIX onboarding, which are critical components in the trading industry.
Experience in Application Development
In addition to his finance roles, Alex To has experience in application development. He worked as an Application Developer at IBM for five months in 2017. Earlier, he was a Web Programmer at 38 Advertising Associates from 2016 to 2017. These positions have contributed to his technical expertise, particularly in developing and supporting systems used in trading operations.
Skills in Trade Flow Support
Alex To possesses specialized skills in trade flow support, particularly within equity trading environments. His experience spans both Hong Kong and London, allowing him to understand diverse trading systems and practices. His expertise includes supporting trading systems and managing FIX onboarding processes, which are essential for efficient trade execution and communication between trading partners.