About Me


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I'm Alvaro, a senior trading and portfolio management leader with 16+ years of experience directing quantitative strategy development and algorithmic trading across commodities, FX, equities, fixed income, volatility, crypto, and derivatives. I bring a proven long-term track record of investment performance, consistent P&L, and technology-driven innovation across leading banks, hedge funds, and trading firms.

Holding an MSc in Mathematics and advanced programming expertise, I combine quantitative rigor with strategic leadership to drive disciplined, data-driven alpha generation and robust risk management. I build and lead high-performing teams, strengthen collaboration across trading, risk, and technology, and maintain strong partnerships with senior stakeholders and key industry relationships.


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