Vidal Mehra

Vidal Mehra has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Vidal'smost recent position was as a Product Manager and Quantitative SME at Overbond in 2023.

Prior to that, Vidal worked as an Independent Contractor at Grant Thornton UK LLP from 2021 to 2022. In this role, they provided advisory services to a Tier 1 Investment Banking client base, focusing on Trading Controls and Regulatory Remediation across various financial products. their responsibilities included code review, developing custom Python and SQL scripts, data analysis, and advising on regulatory compliance.

From 2016 to 2020, Vidal served as the Director- Operational Risk Lead at NatWest Markets. Vidal was responsible for providing expert opinion on Trading and Flow Sales Operational processes. Vidal'sachievements in this role included the approval of new products and deals.

Prior to that, Vidal worked as the Director- Fixed Income Trading at Numis Securities from 2014 to 2016. Vidal led a UK-focused Secondary Trading Desk and played a key role in developing the product offering. Vidal also had responsibilities in building relationships with vendors and clients, as well as line management.

Before joining Numis Securities, Vidal worked as a Proprietary Trader at Blue Ocean Strategic Capital Management from 2012 to 2014.

From 2004 to 2012, Vidal held multiple roles at RBS Global Banking & Markets. Vidal started as the VP- Credit Trading, serving a UK and European client base in Global Credit products. Vidal then took on additional roles such as Position Keeper- Credit Derivatives Middle Office and Infrastructure Delivery CBFM & Wealth Management Programme Support.

Vidal's early career includes positions at Mourant as an Equity Data Analyst and Equity Sales Advisor from 2002 to 2004.

Overall, Vidal Mehra has extensive experience in the financial industry, with expertise in trading, risk management, advisory, and quantitative analysis.

Vidal Mehra's education history starts with their A' Levels in Business Studies, Mathematics, General Studies, and German at Wilson's Grammar School from 1992 to 1999. Vidal then attended Royal Holloway, University of London, from 1999 to 2002, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Management with Honors. In 2018, Vidal enrolled at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, for the Oxford Blockchain Strategy Programme, focusing on Blockchain Strategy. Vidal also holds additional certifications, including being a Certified Blockchain Expert from Blockchain Council, obtained in May 2018. Vidal also obtained certifications from the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) for Intermediate Powerboat in October 2012 and Day Skipper (Sail) in September 2012. Furthermore, Vidal is a CF30 Customer certified by the Financial Conduct Authority, obtained in November 2007.