Rob Loft

Rob Loft has a diverse work experience in the financial industry, with a focus on electronic trading and algorithmic trading. Rob is currently working as the Head of Product - Algorithmic Trading at Exness since 2022. Prior to that, they worked at HSBC from 2019 to 2022 as the FX eTrading SME / Delivery Lead Algorithmic & Electronic Trading Controls FRB Program. In this role, they were responsible for implementing controls and governance measures to mitigate conduct risks in FX algorithmic trading.

Before joining HSBC, Rob Loft founded and served as the CEO of Harvey Loft, a data science consultancy that collaborated with clients in the Capital Markets industry. Rob worked there from 2019 to 2022 and helped clients derive value from their raw data by providing data analytics and machine learning solutions.

Additionally, Rob Loft worked as a freelance electronic trading consultant from 2018 to 2022, offering expertise in product management and regulatory compliance. Rob served as the Director and Head of Product eFX Trading at Natwest Markets from 2014 to 2018, where they focused on risk management, client pricing, and liquidity management.

Prior to that, Rob Loft was the Managing Director of Harvey Financial Consulting from 2010 to 2016, specializing in electronic trading solutions. Rob also worked at Royal Bank of Scotland as a Technical Project Manager from 2011 to 2014, where they led the development of the bank's eFX matching solution.

Earlier in their career, Rob Loft founded Squawker and served as the Head of Technology Strategy. Rob also worked at Plus Markets Group as a Technical Project Manager and Chi-x Europe Ltd as a Trading Systems Development Manager, where they were involved in the development, design, and architecture of trading systems.

Overall, Rob Loft's work experience showcases expertise in electronic trading, algorithmic trading, data science consultancy, and project management in the financial industry.

Rob Loft attended Chislehurst from 1989 to 1994, where they did not pursue a specific field of study. From 1994 to 1996, they attended Orpington College of Further Education, where they studied Government & Politics, History, and English. No specific degree was mentioned for either school.