Melisse Morris

Melisse Morris has a diverse work experience spanning over many years. Melisse is currently working at IMC Trading as the Head of Market Data, a position they started in September 2020. Prior to that, they were self-employed as a Consultant from November 2019 to September 2020.

From 2016 to 2019, Melisse worked at BlackRock as a Vice President. In this role, they led data sourcing for the Active Equities platform, focusing on alternative data. Their responsibilities included identifying and managing market data providers, optimizing commercial arrangements, mitigating risk, and collaborating cross-functionally.

Before joining BlackRock, Melisse served as the Data Acquisition Lead at the London Stock Exchange from 2015 to 2016. From 2012 to 2014, they worked at Russell Investments as a Senior Associate in Global Sourcing & Procurement. Prior to that, they were an Associate Project Director at Pacific Strategies & Assessments from 2009 to 2011.

Melisse's career started in 2007 at Sinosource Consulting. As a Business Representative and Sourcing Consultant, they represented international clients in China, providing strategic sourcing, logistics, and supplier management services. Their key areas of focus included market research, supplier due diligence, contracting and negotiations, and on-site quality control support.

Melisse Morris obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in East Asian Studies from Yale University, where they studied from 2002 to 2006. Following their undergraduate studies, they pursued further education at IUP, Qinghua University from 2006 to 2007. Unfortunately, no specific degree or field of study information is available for their time at IUP, Qinghua University.