Varun Bhandula, Cfa
About Varun Bhandula, Cfa
Varun Bhandula is a Latam Rates Trader at UBS, where he has worked since 2021 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has extensive experience in trading, having previously held positions at Autonomy Capital, Bloomberg, J.P. Morgan, and Commerzbank AG.
Work at UBS
Varun Bhandula has been employed at UBS as a Latam Rates Trader since 2021. In this role, he operates within the New York City Metropolitan Area, focusing on trading activities related to Latin American interest rates. His tenure at UBS has lasted for three years, contributing to the firm's trading strategies and market insights.
Previous Experience in Trading
Before joining UBS, Varun Bhandula worked at Autonomy Capital as a Trader from 2016 to 2021. His experience also includes a position at J.P. Morgan as a Fixed Income Derivatives Trader from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as an Associate in Interest Rate Derivatives Trading at Commerzbank AG from 2012 to 2014. His career in trading spans over a decade, with roles that have enhanced his expertise in fixed income and derivatives.
Education and Expertise
Varun Bhandula studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a degree in Finance and Economics from 2005 to 2009. He also attended The American School in London from 1998 to 2005. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in finance and trading.
Career at Bloomberg
Varun Bhandula began his career at Bloomberg, where he worked in Fixed Income Derivatives from 2009 to 2012. This role allowed him to gain valuable insights into the fixed income market and develop skills that would be beneficial in his subsequent trading positions.