Rodrigo Parrode
About Rodrigo Parrode
Rodrigo Parrode is the Executive Vice President and Head of Technology and Operations at Wedbush Securities, as well as the Global Chief Technology Officer for Wedbush Financial Services. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held senior positions at institutions such as Bank of America Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Current Role at Wedbush Securities
Rodrigo Parrode serves as the Executive Vice President, Head of Technology and Operations, and Global Chief Technology Officer at Wedbush Securities. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's technological advancements and operational strategies in New York, United States.
Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Parrode has been a Managing Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch since 2017. He operates out of New York, New York, and has accumulated seven years of experience in this role, focusing on technology and operations within the financial services sector.
Previous Positions at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Rodrigo Parrode worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in various capacities. He was a Managing Director from 2012 to 2016 in Brazil and later served as a Managing Director from 2016 to 2017 in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, he held the position of Executive Director from 2009 to 2012.
Background in Finance and Technology
Parrode has a strong educational background in finance and technology. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from FIA - Fundação Instituto de Administração in 2014, specializing in Accounting and Finance. He also holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Data Communications, Networks, and Distributed Systems from UCL, obtained in 1999, and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Royal Holloway, University of London, completed in 1998.
Career History at Dresdner Kleinwort and Deutsche Bank
Prior to his current roles, Rodrigo Parrode held several positions at Dresdner Kleinwort and Deutsche Bank. He served as a Director at Dresdner Kleinwort from 2002 to 2004 and again from 2004 to 2007, and from 2007 to 2009. He also worked at Deutsche Bank as an Associate from 1999 to 2000 and as a Vice President from 2000 to 2002.