Ben Thompson

Ben Thompson is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in trading and portfolio management within emerging markets. Currently serving as a Senior Trader at BlueBay Asset Management since January 2014, Ben specializes in local currency rates and foreign exchange. Previous roles include Portfolio Manager at Ashmore, focusing on sovereign and corporate credit from June 2010 to January 2014, and Treasury Dealer positions at both Leeds Building Society and Northern Rock, where responsibilities centered on wholesale funding, liquidity management, and risk management. Ben holds a Master of Arts in Finance and Financial Management Services from Newcastle University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from the University of Sunderland.