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CHRIS FINORA

Toronto

Summary

Experienced, motivated and loyal equity trader with a proven track record in market risk management across a diverse range of equity products. Successfully built and managed multiple businesses and franchises over a 27-year career. Effective leader with deep experience in managing people and developing talent.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director, Institutional Equity Trading

TD Securities
12.1997 - 01.2025
  • Collaborated to help build and manage TD's Index Products Group, Portfolio Trading Business, ETF Franchise and DMA/Electronic trading.
  • Extensive Cash Equities experience including: pricing and execution of market risk, managing teams and individuals and guiding the strategic direction of the business.
  • Consistently demonstrated to be a top revenue generator and reliable performer servicing the firms investment client relationships.
  • Drove profitability by maintaining a disciplined commitment and focus on top line growth and margin expansion.
  • Published consistent, high-caliber industry insights and market intelligence for our investment clients, corporate issuer relationships and internal teams across the dealer.
  • Participated in multiple talent development and mentoring programs to help encourage organic employee growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario
04-1997

Skills

  • Mathematical skills
  • Trading strategies & Risk Management
  • Management & Mentoring
  • Correlation & Volatility modeling
  • Index and Market Structure
  • Relationship management
  • Investment alternatives
  • Quantitative strategies

Timeline

Managing Director, Institutional Equity Trading

TD Securities
12.1997 - 01.2025

Bachelor of Science - Physics

University of Western Ontario
CHRIS FINORA