Jonathan Tyrrell
About Jonathan Tyrrell
Jonathan Tyrrell is a Principal Derivatives Trader with extensive experience in credit trading and financial markets. He has held positions at notable firms including Barclays, Morgan Stanley, and Citi, and has a strong academic background in Physics and Philosophy.
Work at Transamerica
Jonathan Tyrrell has been serving as a Principal Derivatives Trader at Transamerica since 2019. In this role, he focuses on trading activities that involve a broad spectrum of financial products. His responsibilities include collaborating with sales teams to enhance client engagement and working closely with risk, operations, middle-office, and technology teams to improve productivity and efficiency.
Previous Experience at Barclays
Before joining Transamerica, Jonathan worked at Barclays as a Director from 2014 to 2016 in London. During his tenure, he was involved in various trading activities that contributed to the firm's operations in the financial markets.
Career at Morgan Stanley
Jonathan Tyrrell has extensive experience at Morgan Stanley, where he held multiple positions. He served as an Executive Director from 2012 to 2014 and as a Vice President from 2010 to 2012, both in New York. He also worked as an Associate from 2008 to 2010 and began his career there as an Analyst from 2005 to 2008. Throughout his time at Morgan Stanley, he contributed significantly to revenue through trading activities.
Education and Expertise
Jonathan studied at the Dyson School of Design Engineering, where he earned a Doctorate in Philosophy, focusing on Physics and Philosophy from 2002 to 2005. He also completed his undergraduate studies in Physics from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his trading expertise, complemented by a keen aptitude for modern data science.
Trading Skills and Contributions
Jonathan possesses a broad spectrum of trading skills, including expertise in corporate bonds, credit default swaps, and structured notes. He has launched new financial products that enhanced branding and elevated market share for the firms he worked with. His proactive approach to market developments and trading opportunities has contributed multiple millions of dollars to revenue through his trading activities.