Mat Aashour
About Mat Aashour
Mat Aashour is a Director and Euro Government Bond Trader at UBS, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in finance and engineering, with previous roles in trading and risk management at UBS and Goldman Sachs.
Current Role as Director - Euro Govt Bond Trader
Currently, Mat Aashour serves as the Director - Euro Government Bond Trader at UBS, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he manages risk and market making for a diverse range of securities, from short-term bonds to long-term investments. He operates a balance sheet efficient book while maintaining a pro-client business approach. His focus includes trading strategies that incorporate macroeconomic themes, auctions, micro relative value, bond lifecycles, and default risk. Aashour engages in active risk management and executes trades with major accounts, providing backup pricing for Spanish Government Bonds (SPGBs).
Previous Experience at UBS
Mat Aashour has extensive experience at UBS, where he worked in various trading roles. He began as an AUD Rates Trader from 2015 to 2017 in Sydney, Australia. Prior to that, he was involved in Credit Trading for eight months in 2013 and served in SSA Trading from 2013 to 2015, both also based in Sydney. His roles at UBS have contributed to his expertise in managing risk and executing trades across different securities.
Background in Engineering and Finance
Mat Aashour has a solid educational background with degrees in both Finance and Civil Engineering from the University of Sydney. He studied Finance and earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from 2007 to 2011. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from 2007 to 2012. This dual educational background supports his analytical skills and understanding of market dynamics.
Experience at Arup and Goldman Sachs
Before his tenure at UBS, Mat Aashour worked as an Infrastructure Engineer at Arup for 11 months in 2012-2013 in Sydney, Australia. He also gained experience as a FICC Sales Summer Analyst at Goldman Sachs for three months in 2011-2012, which provided him with insights into fixed income, currencies, and commodities sales.