Carlos Alvarado

Carlos Alvarado is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in derivatives and debt instruments. Currently serving as Director de Mercados at Valores Mexicanos Casa de Bolsa since December 2014, Carlos has successfully led strategies for proprietary trading, specializing in government and private debt instruments in both USD and MXN, resulting in stable revenue and optimized risk profiles. Prior roles include Head Trader and Gerente Derivados at Valores Mexicanos, where Carlos developed key trading strategies and implemented business models that enhanced profitability. Carlos also held the position of Director General at Valmex Derivados, spearheading the launch of listed derivatives products and establishing the company as a market leader. Carlos began a career in finance at Banco Azteca as a trainee focused on market risk before transitioning through various roles, including middle office operations and capital markets trading. Carlos holds a Diplomatura in Derivados Financieros from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México and a Licenciatura in Actuaria from Universidad Marista de México.