Goutham Bharadwaj
About Goutham Bharadwaj
Goutham Bharadwaj serves as the Executive Director of Quant Trading at UBS in Sydney, a position he has held since 2014. He has extensive experience in algorithmic trading, having worked in various roles at UBS and previously at Calyon.
Work at UBS
Goutham Bharadwaj has had a long tenure at UBS, starting as an Associate Director in Algorithmic Trading from 2005 to 2008 in Tokyo, Japan. He progressed to the role of Director of Algorithmic Trading from 2009 to 2014 in Sydney, Australia. Since 2014, he has served as Executive Director in Quant Trading, also based in Sydney. His roles at UBS have involved significant responsibilities in trading strategies and quantitative analysis.
Education and Expertise
Goutham Bharadwaj holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics Engineering from the University of Mysore. He further advanced his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics from Macquarie University. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in quantitative trading and algorithmic strategies.
Background
Before joining UBS, Goutham Bharadwaj worked at Calyon as a Developer in Index Option Market Making from 2004 to 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. This early experience in market making contributed to his understanding of trading mechanisms and quantitative analysis, which he later applied in his roles at UBS.
Career Progression
Goutham Bharadwaj's career in the finance sector began at Calyon, where he worked for one year before moving to UBS. At UBS, he steadily advanced through various roles in algorithmic trading, showcasing his expertise and leadership in quantitative trading. His career reflects a consistent focus on developing trading strategies and enhancing trading performance.