Mehdi Ghassemi
@mehdighassemi
I investigate market-abuse risks and support complex capital-markets trading operations.
What I'm looking for
At RBC Capital Markets, I review trading data across front-end, internal, and third-party systems to identify suspicious activity and unusual trading patterns. I perform second-line trade monitoring across asset classes, with an emphasis on equities, and escalate relevant findings to compliance and legal teams.
Previously at BNP Paribas, I investigated trade-surveillance alerts involving insider trading, manipulation, and micro-cap typologies. I documented findings, analyzed transaction activity, and worked daily with front-office salespeople, traders, compliance advisors, and 1LOD teams to resolve potential regulatory issues and support Suspicious Activity Report referrals.
At Crédit Agricole, I supported senior traders and sales across FX options, fixed income, metals, and nonlinear rates derivatives. I managed post-execution trade-lifecycle activities including capture, booking, settlements, collateral, reconciliations, novations, valuations, and corporate actions.
I also bring client-facing sales, relationship management, FX execution, market analysis, and business development experience from SMB Capital and Gain Capital. I hold NFA Series 3 and 34 certifications and use tools including Bloomberg, Reuters, SQL, Murex, MarkitWire, Tableau, and NICE Actimize.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Reviewing trading data from multiple front-end trading systems and vendor systems to inform compliance and legal teams of suspicious activity. Performing second line of defence trade monitoring to detect potential market abuse for RBC Capital Markets.
Capital Markets Trade Surveillance
BNP Paribas
Feb 2023 - Mar 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Conducted investigations of trade surveillance alerts focusing on market integrity risks such as insider trading and manipulation. Documented findings in CMS case management tool and interacted with front office and compliance teams for resolution.
Worked with senior traders and sales on FX options, fixed-income, metals, and derivatives desks. Managed trade lifecycle post-execution including booking, clearing, settlement, and reconciliations.
Director of Sales and Business Development
SMB Capital
Nov 2015 - Apr 2016 (5 months)
Spearheaded marketing, structuring, and execution of sales cycle and built a sales team. Developed marketing infrastructure and managed full sales process including prospecting and pitching to new clients.
Relationship Manager
Gain Capital
Feb 2013 - Jun 2015 (2 years 4 months)
Identified trading opportunities in FX and futures markets through analysis. Ranked in top 1% of global sales by conducting product demonstrations and managing client relationships.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Western Ontario
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
Recipient of the University of Western Ontario Entrance Scholarship.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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