Your Loughborough Story

Can you tell us about some of your fondest memories? 

Rugby Tour to Chile Argentina in 1998.

What was the best thing about School? 

The collegiate atmosphere and that teachers cared about your performance.

How has your time at School influenced your life and career? 

I enjoy working in a team and I understand that it requires hard work to get anywhere and you need to keep working hard to stay there.

What do you wish you had known when you were in Sixth Form? 

How important coding would become in this decade.

Are you still in touch with your school friends or teachers today? If so, who? 

In touch with over 20 of my friends from school.

How would you described your time at School in 3 words? 

Rewards Require Effort

Alumni Career Wisdom

What does your role involve? 

Algorithmic Trading

What are you career highlights? 

Working through so many industry changing events: Dotcom boom and crash; Credit crunch; MIFID I & II; BREXIT

What job search tips would you give to pupils looking for a career in your industry? What are employers looking for? 

Maths and coding are required. Have a genuine passion for finance and markets – it will help when you wake up at 05:00 every morning!

What ambitions do you have for the future?

Create my own financial investment company.