Niru Raveendran
Founder | London, England, United Kingdom
Professional Overview
Niru Raveendran is an experienced financial services professional with a proven track record of success in emerging markets credit trading. As the Founder of VerdEx, he leverages his deep industry expertise to drive innovation and growth in the sector.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Founder of VerdEx since 2022, Niru is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the company and leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative trading solutions. Under his guidance, VerdEx has quickly established itself as a trusted partner for institutional investors seeking to capitalize on opportunities in emerging markets fixed income.
Career Progression
Prior to founding VerdEx, Niru held senior trading roles at leading global investment banks. He served as the Head of CEEMEA, Emerging Markets Credit Trading at Deutsche Bank from 2017 to 2020, where he built and led a high-performing team that consistently exceeded revenue targets. Before that, Niru was the Head of EMEA, Corporate Credit Trading at BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking from 2012 to 2015, and held various credit and rates trading positions at J.P. Morgan from 2002 to 2012.
Academic Background
Niru holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Cambridge, where he graduated with honors.
Areas of Expertise
- Emerging markets credit trading
- CEEMEA and EMEA regional expertise
- Portfolio management and risk optimization
- Innovative trading strategy development
- Leading and motivating high-performing teams
Professional Impact
At VerdEx, Niru has successfully leveraged his deep industry knowledge and extensive network to secure several high-profile client engagements, driving significant revenue growth for the firm. His thought leadership and industry contributions have been recognized through numerous awards and invitations to speak at industry conferences.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in the financial services industry and a proven track record of delivering exceptional results, Niru Raveendran is well-positioned to continue driving innovation and growth in the emerging markets credit trading space. As the Founder of VerdEx, he is committed to creating value for his clients and shaping the future of the industry.
