Derek Lee, CFA
Managing Director at SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.- Claim this Profile
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Warren Saft
Derek is an excellent trader. He is very knowledgeable on the credit markets and always provides enormous insight into why the market is moving. I highly recommend him, and believe my clients and colleagues always enjoyed working with him.
Jodi Cascade
Derek Lee is a highly motivated, intelligent, hard working individual. While I was working at Bear Stearns, Derek was identified to be part of a select program of future leaders for Bear Stearns Fixed Income department. Derek was a strong performer in the Credit Derivatives department. Any company would be fortunate to have someone like Derek on their team.
Warren Saft
Derek is an excellent trader. He is very knowledgeable on the credit markets and always provides enormous insight into why the market is moving. I highly recommend him, and believe my clients and colleagues always enjoyed working with him.
Jodi Cascade
Derek Lee is a highly motivated, intelligent, hard working individual. While I was working at Bear Stearns, Derek was identified to be part of a select program of future leaders for Bear Stearns Fixed Income department. Derek was a strong performer in the Credit Derivatives department. Any company would be fortunate to have someone like Derek on their team.
Warren Saft
Derek is an excellent trader. He is very knowledgeable on the credit markets and always provides enormous insight into why the market is moving. I highly recommend him, and believe my clients and colleagues always enjoyed working with him.
Jodi Cascade
Derek Lee is a highly motivated, intelligent, hard working individual. While I was working at Bear Stearns, Derek was identified to be part of a select program of future leaders for Bear Stearns Fixed Income department. Derek was a strong performer in the Credit Derivatives department. Any company would be fortunate to have someone like Derek on their team.
Warren Saft
Derek is an excellent trader. He is very knowledgeable on the credit markets and always provides enormous insight into why the market is moving. I highly recommend him, and believe my clients and colleagues always enjoyed working with him.
Jodi Cascade
Derek Lee is a highly motivated, intelligent, hard working individual. While I was working at Bear Stearns, Derek was identified to be part of a select program of future leaders for Bear Stearns Fixed Income department. Derek was a strong performer in the Credit Derivatives department. Any company would be fortunate to have someone like Derek on their team.
Credentials
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Chartered Financial Analyst
CFA Institute -
Series 7, Series 24
FINRA
Experience
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SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.
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United States
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Investment Banking
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200 - 300 Employee
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Managing Director
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Aug 2015 - Present
Corporate Bond Trading Corporate Bond Trading
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MUFG
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Japan
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director
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Feb 2012 - Jul 2015
Corporate Bond Trading Corporate Bond Trading
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Nomura
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director
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Sep 2009 - Jan 2011
Corporate Bond and CDS Trading Corporate Bond and CDS Trading
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BNP Paribas
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France
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Director
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Jul 2008 - Sep 2009
CDS and Cash Bond Trader, Monoline insurance, Energy & Utility, Retail, Materials & Chemicals. CDS and Cash Bond Trader, Monoline insurance, Energy & Utility, Retail, Materials & Chemicals.
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The Savoir Club - Executive Knowledge Sharing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Senior Managing Director
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Jan 2002 - Jun 2008
Head CDS trader, Utilities and Energy, Metals and Mining, Materials & Chemicals, Retail, GSE and Monoline Insurance sectors. Strategies included fundamental research ideas as well as opportunistic event-driven trading in CDS, corporate bonds, equities, equities options, foreign exchange, interest rates and credit indices. Head CDS trader, Utilities and Energy, Metals and Mining, Materials & Chemicals, Retail, GSE and Monoline Insurance sectors. Strategies included fundamental research ideas as well as opportunistic event-driven trading in CDS, corporate bonds, equities, equities options, foreign exchange, interest rates and credit indices.
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Enron Europe Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
Head of CDS trading; Enron Credit Limited Head of CDS trading; Enron Credit Limited
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Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director
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Apr 1997 - Nov 1999
Head Trader, Long Duration US Treasuries & TIPS Head Trader, Long Duration US Treasuries & TIPS
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Goldman Sachs
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Director
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1988 - 1997
Head Trader US Treasuries London/Tokyo time zone. Reported to US Head of Interest Rate Trading NY; Eurobond trader, London & HKSAR Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Treasury Long Bonds, GSE Agency Trader, NY Head Trader US Treasuries London/Tokyo time zone. Reported to US Head of Interest Rate Trading NY; Eurobond trader, London & HKSAR Treasury Bills, Treasury Notes, Treasury Long Bonds, GSE Agency Trader, NY
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Education
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Harvard University
A.B., Economics -
Diocesan Boys School, Kowloon, HKSAR
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Diocesan Prepatory School, Kowloon, HKSAR
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