Philippe Kouessan Ettori
About Philippe Kouessan Ettori
Philippe Kouessan Ettori serves as the Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in finance and technology, specializing in FX Options pricing and algorithmic market making.
Work at UBS
Philippe Kouessan Ettori has served as an Executive Director at UBS Investment Bank since 2013. He leads the eFX Derivatives Quant Dev Team, focusing on FX Options pricing and algorithmic market making. His role involves utilizing advanced technologies such as Java, KDB+, and Complex Event Processing (CEP) to enhance trading strategies and improve market efficiency. His tenure at UBS spans over 11 years, during which he has contributed to the development of innovative financial solutions.
Previous Experience at J.P. Morgan
Prior to his current role, Philippe Kouessan Ettori worked at J.P. Morgan for a total of three years. He held the position of Vice President from 2010 to 2013, where he was involved in various financial projects. Earlier in his career at J.P. Morgan, he served as an Associate from 2004 to 2007. His experience at this institution provided him with a strong foundation in investment banking and financial services.
Education and Expertise
Philippe Kouessan Ettori has a solid educational background in engineering and computer science. He studied at Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Electricité et de Mécanique, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and an Engineer degree in Computer Science. He also studied at Université Henri Poincaré, Nancy 1, achieving a DEA (equivalent to an MPhil) in Computer Science. His academic qualifications support his expertise in quantitative analysis and technology-driven financial solutions.
Career Path and Previous Roles
Before joining UBS, Philippe Kouessan Ettori held various roles in prominent financial institutions. He worked at Credit Suisse as an Associate Vice President from 2008 to 2010 and at Barclays Capital as a contractor from 2007 to 2008. He began his career at IBM as a Customer Support Engineer in Paris from 2002 to 2004. This diverse experience across different firms has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the financial industry.