Scott R.
About Scott R.
Scott R. is the Global Head of EM Derivatives Trading at UBS, where he oversees the strategy and execution of the Emerging Market FX Options business. He has a strong background in economics and finance, with previous roles at Nomura, UBS, and Morgan Stanley, and has held leadership positions in the UCL Economics and Finance Society.
Current Role at UBS
Scott R. serves as the Global Head of Emerging Market Derivatives Trading at UBS. In this position, he is responsible for overseeing the global strategy and execution of the Emerging Market FX Options business. He has held this role since 2022, contributing to the firm's trading operations in London, England.
Previous Experience at UBS
Before his current role, Scott R. worked at UBS as Executive Director, Head of CEEMEA & Latam FX Options Trading from 2019 to 2022. In this capacity, he managed trading operations focused on Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. His tenure at UBS spanned three years, during which he advanced his career within the organization.
Career at Nomura
Scott R. was employed at Nomura as an Executive Director, EM FX Options Trader from 2016 to 2019. His role involved trading in emerging market foreign exchange options, and he operated from London, United Kingdom. This position contributed to his extensive experience in the FX options market.
Experience at Morgan Stanley
Prior to his roles at UBS and Nomura, Scott R. spent four years at Morgan Stanley as a Foreign Exchange Options Trader from 2012 to 2016. He also began his career there as a Sales and Trading Summer Analyst in 2011. His experience at Morgan Stanley helped shape his expertise in trading and managing FX options.
Education and Leadership Roles
Scott R. studied at University College London (UCL), where he earned a BSc in Economics from 2009 to 2012. During his time at UCL, he held leadership positions in the UCL Economics and Finance Society, serving as President from 2010 to 2011 and as Chairman from 2011 to 2012. His academic background and involvement in student organizations provided a strong foundation in economics and finance.