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"We build long-term relationships with our clients which means staying in touch , often daily, whether they’re actively looking or not. To stay on top they need to know what’s happening in the market and it’s our job to keep them informed. As a global team, we gather every scrap of information from every territory. We share, distil and analyse it, and everything of value is immediately passed on to our individual clients."

MOUNAVER THOMAS, MD & Founder, Odin Partners

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London Team

MOUNAVER THOMAS
Managing Director & Co-Founder
MOUNAVER THOMAS
Managing Director & Co-Founder

Mounaver is the Founder of Odin Partners and is responsible for the management of senior relationships and strategic placements across our practice areas.

He has worked as a top performing consultant and manager within Executive Search since 2005, completing an impressive list of individual, senior and team placements within Investment Banking.

Mounaver read both Finance and Systems Engineering (Hons) at the Australian National University.

JAMES HEXT
Managing Director & Co-Founder
JAMES HEXT
Managing Director & Co-Founder

James is a Co-Founder of Odin Partners and is responsible for senior placements and management of the Fixed Income practice area.

His Search career started in 2009 and has been defined by a series of successful and influential placements within the Fixed Income Capital Markets.

Prior to his career in Executive Search James worked in M&A for Goldman Sachs, Hong Kong.

James attended Harrow School and read Theology at Worcester College, Oxford University.

HARRY ELGOOD
Partner, Emerging Markets
HARRY ELGOOD
Partner, Emerging Markets

Harry is Head of Emerging Markets & Foreign Exchange at Odin Partners and is responsible for business development and senior placements across the practice area.

His Search career started in 2010 and has since established himself as a leading consultant within the Emerging Markets space.

Harry attended Radley College and read History at The University of Edinburgh.

NEIL DANZIGER
Head of Foreign Exchange
NEIL DANZIGER
Head of Foreign Exchange

Neil is Co-Head of Foreign Exchange at Odin Partners and is responsible for placements and competitor analysis in the G10 FX practice area.

His search career started in 2012 and has seen a number of placements in sales & trading across macro product. Prior to this Neil spent 15 years trading a variety of FX products for both US and European banks.

Neil attended St Paul’s School and read accounting & financial analysis at the University of Warwick.

HARRY JOHNSON
Consultant, Fixed Income
HARRY JOHNSON
Consultant, Fixed Income

Harry is focused on the FI Sales practice at Odin Partners and is responsible for placements and competitor analysis in this space.

His search career started in 2015 and has seen a number of placements within the Fixed Income Capital markets. Harry has played tennis for his county, has an active interest in musical instruments and sport.

Harry read Economics and Politics at the University of Sheffield.

MAX SOSLOVE
Senior Consultant, Quants
MAX SOSLOVE
Senior Consultant, Quants

Max is responsible for the Quantitative Analytics build out at Odin Partners where he focuses on Quant Pricing, Quantitative Development and Quantitative Research across Fixed Income, FX and Equities.

His career started in 2015 where he specialised in Quantitative Analytics and has since established himself as a leading consultant within this space.

Max attended University of Strathclyde where he achieved BA Hons in International Business and French.

OCTAVIA COBB
Consultant, Fixed Income
OCTAVIA COBB
Consultant, Fixed Income

Octavia focuses on G10 Fixed Income specialising in Credit at Odin Partners, and is responsible for providing in-depth market research and competitor analysis within this space.

Prior to her career in search, she studied Politics at the University of Exeter where she was awarded a First Class Degree.

Octavia has a passion for trekking, having recently climbed to Everest Base Camp. She has also represented her county in netball and hockey. Further she enjoys singing opera and has performed at various private functions.

ANGEL CHUI
Junior Consultant, Commodities
ANGEL CHUI
Junior Consultant, Commodities

Angel is focused on the Commodities Sales and Trading Practice at Odin Partners and is responsible for placements and competitor analysis within these areas. Her Executive Search Career started in 2020 after years in Contingent Search and Management Consulting; she is responsible for making strategic placements with our core clients within the region. Outside of the workplace, she is an avid dancer focusing on ballet, street jazz and hip-hop.

Angel read Corporate Strategy and Project Management at Vanderbilt University (B.S) and Georgetown University (Masters).

JAMES ARIS
Researcher, Fixed Income
JAMES ARIS
Researcher, Fixed Income

James is focused on G10 Fixed Income covering Credit and Rates Trading at Odin Partners. Prior to joining Odin, he was a recruitment consultant covering asset management and hedge fund regulatory compliance.

He attended Loughborough University where he studied BSc. (Hons) Economics with Politics, specialising in Financial Economics and Mathematics and was awarded a First-Class Degree.

James has a long-term interest in Martial Arts and Sport and was a British Gold Medallist within Jikishin Jiu-Jitsu. Throughout University James also participated in MMA, Boxing, Lacrosse and Rock Climbing.

ROBERT SIMMONS
Researcher, Fixed Income
ROBERT SIMMONS
Researcher, Fixed Income

Robert joined the Odin Partners team in September 2021. Prior to joining the firm, he interned within the search industry focusing on private equity roles. He obtained his undergraduate degree at the University of Nottingham, and his Master’s in Organisational Change from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands.

During his Master's he also obtained teaching experience within the field of political economy. In his free time he enjoys traveling, going to the gym, and is native in German and English.

ALEXANDRA HUTCHINSON
Researcher, Fixed Income
ALEXANDRA HUTCHINSON
Researcher, Fixed Income

Alexandra is focused on G10 Fixed Income covering Credit and Rates Sales at Odin Partners. Prior to joining Odin, she attended the University of St Andrews where she studied MA. (Hons) French with Business.

After graduating, Alexandra started a sustainable clothing company with her sister. She has a long-term interest in travelling and sports, particularly motor sports.

HANNAH CARLETON-JEPSON
Researcher, Fixed Income
HANNAH CARLETON-JEPSON
Researcher, Fixed Income

Hannah is focused on G10 Fixed Income at Odin Parters. Prior to joining Odin, Hannah obtained her MA (Hons) in History of Art at the University of St Andrews, specialising in Contemporary Art.

Hannah has a passion for all things art and visual culture and has given lectures at galleries across London. She has also undertaken humanitarian work in Zambia where she was involved in building working water pumps for small communities.

JAIDAN REEDER
Researcher, Emerging Markets
JAIDAN REEDER
Researcher, Emerging Markets

Jaidan works within Emerging Markets FIC Sales & Trading at Odin Partners.

Prior to joining Odin, Jaidan received a scholarship to study Economics and Management at Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford University. At University, he specialised in mathematical modules such as Game Theory and Microeconomics.

A keen rugby league player, Jaidan represented the England Student’s South side and was Treasurer of Oxford University’s League Club. He is also a keen coach, earning Oxford’s 'Student Coach of the Year’ for coaching the newly re-established Women’s side to their first varsity victory in over a decade.

LUCY GRANT
Operations Manager
LUCY GRANT
Operations Manager

Lucy is responsible for day-to-day operations at Odin Partners as well as internal recruitment and HR. Prior to joining Odin she managed the Early Careers team at Freshminds.

Lucy read English Literature at the University of Edinburgh, and has also studied and worked in Sweden, Belgium and Spain.

Hong Kong Team

JEREMY LAW
Partner, Fixed Income Sales, China Sales and Trading
JEREMY LAW
Partner, Fixed Income Sales, China Sales and Trading

Jeremy is focused on the China Fixed Income & Flow Credit Sales Practice at Odin Partners and is responsible for placements and competitor analysis in this space.
His Executive Search Career started in 2016 and has made a number of key strategic placements with our core clients within the region.

He spends time meeting clients and candidates in Hong Kong, Singapore and Mainland China to supply the highest level of service to his clients.

Jeremy read Business Administration at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

KAMIL BEND'CHICHE
Senior Consultant, Equities and Cross-Asset Quants
KAMIL BEND'CHICHE
Senior Consultant, Equities and Cross-Asset Quants

Kamil is responsible for the Equity practice at Odin Partners. He is responsible for the business development, competitor analysis and search projects in the APAC Equity space. Areas of expertise across Equity Derivatives including Sales, Trading and Structuring.

His search career started in 2014 in London and he has completed strategic placements within Investment Banking in New York, London and Asia.

Kamil read Economics and Finance at the University of Bristol, UK.

AIDEN PESTELL
Senior Consultant, Front Office Technology
AIDEN PESTELL
Senior Consultant, Front Office Technology

Aiden is focused on Front Office Technology at Odin Partners. He is responsible for the business development, competitor analysis and search projects in the APAC Front Office Low Latency Engineering space.

His Executive Search Career started in 2023 after years in Contingent Search, where he built a niche within the Java development market (Sequencer Architecture).

Outside of the workplace he enjoys traveling, running and watching Reading FC.

Aiden read Business Management (Finance) and was awarded a First-Class Degree at the University of Leicester, UK

RAAHIL CHHATPAR
Consultant, Capital Markets
RAAHIL CHHATPAR
Consultant, Capital Markets

Raahil is focused on the Fixed Income Sales and Trading Practice at Odin Partners and is responsible for the support and competitor analysis across our service areas in Asia Pacific.

His Executive Search Career started in 2010.

Raahil is an avid music fan and DJ, specialising in Bollywood music events around Asia.

He read Business Management at King’s College London, University of London.

AKSHAY NUGENT
Junior Consultant, APAC FICC and Credit
AKSHAY NUGENT
Junior Consultant, APAC FICC and Credit

Akshay is focused on Fixed Income Structuring, Flow Credit Trading, Korea, IBD and DCM Practice and is responsible for placements and competitor analysis in these spaces.

His Search Career started in 2018 in Hong Kong and in a short time has been responsible for a number of major placements.

Akshay is a fluent Mandarin and French speaker and is proficient in Korean.

He is a performer by background and has performed across film, television and theatre as well as competing in performing arts and Chinese language competitions. He is also a black belt holder of Shotokan Karate.

Akshay read Chinese (Modern and Classical) and Korean at SOAS, University of London.

DUNCAN SWANSON
Junior Consultant, FX & Rates Sales and Trading
DUNCAN SWANSON
Junior Consultant, FX & Rates Sales and Trading

Duncan is focused on the FX and Rates Trading practice at Odin Partners and is responsible for placements and competitor analysis in this space.

His Executive Search career started in 2017 and has made a number of placements with our core clients since that time. Duncan has represented Scotland Under 19’s Rugby Union and is an accomplished white collar boxing champion.

Duncan read Business Management at the University of Newcastle.

JASON CASTRO
Researcher, FX & Rates Sales and Trading
JASON CASTRO
Researcher, FX & Rates Sales and Trading

Jason is focused on the FX and Rates Trading practice at Odin Partners in Hong Kong.
He started his search career in 2018 in Hong Kong and has made a number of placements within the Credit Sales & Trading space before joining Odin Partners in 2020.

Jason read Marketing at the University of Hull.

XIAO SUN
Researcher, Private Banking & External Asset Managers
XIAO SUN
Researcher, Private Banking & External Asset Managers

Xiao is focused on the Private Banking and External Asset Managers practice at Odin Partners in Hong Kong. She gained experienced in 3.5 years Continent Search pre her Executive Search career. Outside of the work Xiao is a solo backpacker and avid reader.

Xiao read Fine Arts at UNSW(B.A) and History at CUHK (M.A)

JOANNE YU
Researcher, Fixed Income
JOANNE YU
Researcher, Fixed Income

Joanne is focused on the Asia Fixed Income & Flow Credit Sales Practice at Odin Partners.

Her executive search career started in 2022 after a year in Contingent Search in Banking & Finance. Prior to working at Odin, Joanne was covering Private Equity & Alternative Investment in an Asia search firm.

Outside the workplace she enjoys travelling, hiking, and reading.

Joanne read Global Creative Industries at The University of Hong Kong.

WILLIAM SO
Researcher, Front Office Technology
WILLIAM SO
Researcher, Front Office Technology

William is focused on Front Office Technology at Odin Partners in Hong Kong.

He started his search career in Contingent Search, where he made a number of placements within the Quantitative Development space before joining Odin Partners.

William read Psychology at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

RYOKO YAMAMOTO
Researcher, FX and Rates Sales & Trading (Japan)
RYOKO YAMAMOTO
Researcher, FX and Rates Sales & Trading (Japan)

Ryoko specialise in G10 Fixed Income with a focus on FX and Rate Sales & Trading within the Japanese market.

She studied Economics with a specialisation in Human Resource Management at Yokohama City University, which reflects her diverse interests and knowledge in both financial markets and people management.

Outside of work, Ryoko enjoys practicing yoga and climbing.

GRACE YIP
Head of Operations Asia
GRACE YIP
Head of Operations Asia

Grace is focused on managing the operations of Odin Hong Kong and Singapore, and strategy implementation.

Prior to working at Odin, Grace has worked in Legal; Education and Hotel markets in Hong Kong. She also worked in UK after she graduated her Bachelor Degree in Hospitality with Tourism Management from Manchester Metropolitan University in United Kingdom. She is native of Hong Kong and speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

Singapore Team

TOM BURY
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Odin Partners Asia Pacific
TOM BURY
Managing Director & Co-Founder
Odin Partners Asia Pacific

Tom is a co-founder of Odin Partners and is responsible for senior relationships and strategic placements across our practice areas.He has worked as a top performing consultant within Executive Search in Asia since 2011. His primary area of expertise includes senior placements across FX and Rates Trading and Sales. Prior to his career in Executive Search, Tom travelled the world playing rugby union for Scotland 7’s. Tom read International Business and Economics at Edinburgh University.

RYAN GILLESPIE
Consultant, Fixed Income Sales
RYAN GILLESPIE
Consultant, Fixed Income Sales

Ryan specializes in Fixed Income Sales mandates at Odin Partners, where he focuses on delivering exceptional client outcomes in Asia. With more than a decade of experience as a top-performing executive search consultant, he brings a wealth of regional expertise to his role, having lived and worked in both Hong Kong and Singapore.

Ryan completed a Bachelor of Business Administration at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver. In his spare time, he enjoys staying active through his interest in golf and cycling.

ROXANNE ZENG
Consultant, FinTech & Digital Assets
ROXANNE ZENG
Consultant, FinTech & Digital Assets

Roxanne is focused on the FinTech & Digital Assets space, and is responsible for placements and competitor analysis in the APAC region.

Her executive search career started in 2023 after years in contingent search where she had made many strategic placements and built a team around the space in her previous firm.

Roxanne has native proficiency in both English and Mandarin Chinese.

Prior to her career in recruitment, Roxanne was pursuing her passion in fitness, which she carries with her till date.

Roxanne read Political Science at the University of Toronto, Mississauga.

New York Team

RYAN GALLI
Researcher, Fixed Income
RYAN GALLI
Researcher, Fixed Income

Ryan is focused on G10 Interest Rates Trading at Odin Partner’s New York Office. Prior to joining Odin, he was an executive search consultant covering investment management.

He attended Bucknell University where he studied Psychology and Italian and was included on the Dean’s List for six out of eight semesters. He was also a Founding Father of the Delta Upsilon Fraternity.

Ryan is a passionate rower, rowing for the Greenwich Crew Club, Norwalk River Rowing, Molesey Boat Club, Eton Excelsior Rowing Club and the Bucknell Men's Crew. He also enjoys exercising, fishing, traveling and motorsport in his free time.

ALEXANDER ACKERMAN
Researcher, Fixed Income
ALEXANDER ACKERMAN
Researcher, Fixed Income

Alex is focused on Interest Rate Sales at Odin Partner’s New York Office. Before joining Odin, he was a recruitment consultant covering Data & Analytics in the Fintech space.

He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he studied Environmental Science and Sustainability. He also served on the executive board of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Alex is a talented musician and can be found performing at local venues around NYC as a drummer, guitarist, and vocalist. He also enjoys surfing and traveling in his free time.

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