Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Qualifications
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Ben Suttie

Unit 4, 90 Melody Street,Coogee

Summary

Finance professional with extensive experience in global institutional equities, derivatives, and commodity markets. Proven track record of delivering superior outcomes and exceeding targets in fast-paced environments. Strong leadership skills and deep understanding of regional market nuances contribute to driving growth and profitability.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Institutional Sales & Trading

ASCOT SECURITIES
07.2021 - 01.2024
  • Analyzed data using Bloomberg and Iress to develop proprietary CVM scores for investment ideas.
  • Generated investment recommendations based on fundamental, technical, and sector knowledge.
  • Provided daily commentary and advice leveraging in-house data technology.
  • Created revenue proxies for commodities by overlaying EPS and revenue data with price history.
  • Maintained knowledge through ongoing education and advanced training on market trends.
  • Covered multiple local and offshore institutional clients to enhance service delivery.
  • Utilized sector analysis to identify emerging investment opportunities effectively.

Equity Trading

CALEDONIA (PRIVATE) INVESTMENTS
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Enhanced broker relationships through strategic engagement and mutual goal alignment.
  • Executed large block trades by employing advanced modeling techniques.
  • Monitored P&L, aligning portfolio weights for Australian investments.
  • Managed daily equity trades, consistently exceeding $200 million in value.
  • Developed innovative trading strategies to maximize investment returns.
  • Conducted comprehensive research on macroeconomic and company-specific data for informed investment decisions.
  • Identified emerging market opportunities by tracking trends and news.
  • Promoted equity trading capabilities through targeted sales presentations and roadshows.

Institutional Sales & Trading

ASCOT SECURITIES
09.2017 - 05.2020
  • Serviced local and offshore institutional clients, ensuring tailored solutions.

Divisional Director

MACQUARIE SECURITIES
12.2010 - 01.2015
  • Provided generalist equities sales trading coverage across Asia region.
  • Managed equities, derivatives, delta 1 swaps, foreign access markets, OTC options, and stock lending.
  • Onboarded Franklin Templeton, contributing to substantial revenue growth.
  • Cultivated and strengthened client relationships through effective issue resolution and communication.
  • Interacted with customers to build connections and foster long-term partnerships.
  • Generated $10 million in annual commissions for firm clients.

Executive Director

MORGAN STANLEY (AUSTRALIA)
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Executed numerous equity blocks exceeding $200 million in value.
  • Generated $10 million in client revenues across 10 to 15 key institutional accounts.
  • Aligned departmental objectives with company strategy to ensure high performance.
  • Developed risk arbitrage deals and sold corporate offerings, including IPOs.
  • Facilitated cross-product sales by promoting derivative strategies and OTC options.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences to enhance visibility and networking opportunities.
  • Conceived innovative ideas for crossing equity blocks to optimize trading outcomes.

Executive Director

MORGAN STANLEY (HONG KONG)
06.2000 - 01.2008
  • Generated $15 million in commissions from 15 to 20 key clients, including Capital Global, BlackRock, and Fidelity.
  • Ranked among top three equity execution and research houses by Greenwich.
  • Executed cash equities and options for global institutional accounts.
  • Covered markets in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and China.
  • Specialized in cross-market products, focusing on Korea and Taiwan.
  • Managed index options and sector baskets trades efficiently.
  • Handled cash equities, derivatives (including futures and OTC options), swaps (Delta One), and foreign exchange conversion trades.
  • Provided local access prime brokerage services, stock loan finance, IPO sales, and electronic trading.

Education

Graduate Diploma - Agricultural Economics

Royal Agricultural College
Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
10.1989

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Problem solving
  • Negotiation skills
  • Relationship building
  • Investment analysis
  • Equity trading

Additional Qualifications

SEC Series 7 

ASX derivatives 1 & 2

Qualified DTR

RG146

Affiliations

  • Raised over $300,000 for a neurological charity called the Flora Suttie Foundation

References

Mr Dan Ritchie - (Ex Macquarie Securities - Executive Director - Head of Equities) +61 410 509451

Mr Peter Dick - (Ex Ascot Securities Head of Equities) +41 418 440665

Mr Will Vicars - Principal at Caledonia (Private) Investments +61 414 557603

Timeline

Institutional Sales & Trading

ASCOT SECURITIES
07.2021 - 01.2024

Equity Trading

CALEDONIA (PRIVATE) INVESTMENTS
05.2020 - 06.2021

Institutional Sales & Trading

ASCOT SECURITIES
09.2017 - 05.2020

Divisional Director

MACQUARIE SECURITIES
12.2010 - 01.2015

Executive Director

MORGAN STANLEY (AUSTRALIA)
01.2008 - 01.2009

Executive Director

MORGAN STANLEY (HONG KONG)
06.2000 - 01.2008

Graduate Diploma - Agricultural Economics

Royal Agricultural College
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