Fergus Taylor

Head of UK Office & Global Volatility Trading at Verition Fund Management

Fergus Taylor has had a diverse and extensive work experience in the finance industry. Fergus is currently serving as the Head of UK Office & Global Volatility Trading at Verition Fund Management LLC since June 2021. Prior to this, they held the position of Portfolio Manager at Capula Investment Management LLP from April 2020 to April 2021.

Fergus had a significant tenure at Arrowgrass Capital Partners LLP, where they held various roles. Fergus served as the Global Head of Volatility from January 2018 to April 2020, Head of Portfolio Management from December 2016 to April 2020, and Portfolio Manager - Head European Volatility from April 2013 to December 2016.

Starting their career at J.P. Morgan in 2006, Fergus held the positions of Head Equities Proprietary Trading London from January 2011 to April 2013 and Portfolio Manager - Global Derivatives from January 2006 to January 2011.

Prior to J.P. Morgan, Fergus worked at Nomura in the Asset Investment Group from October 1998 to December 2005.

Overall, Fergus Taylor has gained valuable experience and expertise in portfolio management, volatility trading, derivatives, and equities throughout their career.

Fergus Taylor's education history includes attending the UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and the University College Dublin. However, specific information regarding the start and end years, as well as the degree and field of study pursued at both schools, is not provided. Additionally, Fergus Taylor obtained a certification as a Chartered Management Accountant (CMA) from the CIMA institution in 1996. The month of obtaining this certification is not specified.

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