Brendan W.

Led the UK Multi Asset team responsible for analysts, quant and implementation, reporting directly to the global CIO. Ran liquid strategies across volatility, direction macro, fixed income, FX and relative value. Built and implemented a robust quantitively informed total return process from macro thematic scenarios to idea generation and risk analysis/portfolio construction. Designed managed and launched Franklin Templeton Global Targeted Strategies fund. An innovative total return fund incorporating systematic and illiquid strategies alongside asset allocation and global macro. Worked with the University of Edinburgh to design and recruit for a Fintech PhD focusing on conditional market timing. EQD derivatives hall of fame 2019

Co Manager AIMS Target Return and AIMS Target Income Focus on derivative strategies spanning volatility, global macro, equity and rates relative value, emerging markets and FX Lead manager for a multi asset absolute return and tail hedging overlay on Aviva's £20bn with-profit fund Successfully pitched for mandates in excess of £1 billion from clients around the world ranging from retail to institutional Regularly invited to speak at conferences on the topic of volatility trading and institutional options usage.

Co responsibility for Multi Asset absolute return overlay on Aviva with Profits fund.