Saxo Capital Markets, the online multi-asset trading and investment specialist, has just announced the appointment of Eleanor Creagh to the newly-created role of Australia Markets Strategist.
Ms Creagh will support Saxo’s expert Global Sales Trading team with trading ideas and financial market insights, reporting to Saxo Bank Group’s Chief Economist and Chief Investment Strategist, Steen Jakobsen, and Saxo Capital Markets Australia Chief Executive, Ben Smoker.
Based in Sydney, Ms Creagh will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and implementing equity strategies and research for traders and investors across all levels, as well as developing quantitative models and customised mathematical frameworks for institutional clients.
Prior to joining Saxo, Ms Creagh held senior positions at JB Markets, a securities and derivatives broker and dealer for wholesale and retail investors, and KnowledgebankIQ, a wealth management advisory firm.
Commenting on Ms Creagh’s appointment, CEO of Saxo Capital Markets Australia said:
Our clients are always looking to gain deeper insights into what drives markets and where the opportunities are.
We are pleased to have Eleanor on board. She is an expert in her field, who will no doubt add significant value to Saxo’s Global Sales Trading team, helping local traders and investors find signals amid market noise,” Mr Smoker added.
Ms Creagh’s remit will initially focus on Australian Equities, expanding over time to include Asia-Pacific Equities.