Kristian West

About Kristian West

Kristian West, Managing Director, is Head of Investment Platform for J.P. Morgan Asset Management. In this role, Kristian is responsible for identifying synergies across the investment platforms and optimizing core investment systems. This includes leveraging the strengths of investment, technology and data science/ AI teams to build cohesive investment and client solutions. Kristian is also a member of the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Operating Committee.Previously, Kristian was Global Head of Equity Trading and Equity Data Science, a role in which he focused on the evolution and management of the trading platform and building out data science capabilities across the Equity business.Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Asset Management in 2008, Kristian was Head of Equity Execution Services at Barclays Capital, building global electronic and voice execution services for the hedge fund community. Prior to this, he worked at Goldman Sachs and was responsible for trading within their Electronic Transaction Services (ETS) department. He was also a US Sales Trader at Spear Leeds & Kellogg. Kristian serves on the Board of CBoE Europe, as a non-executive director.Kristian obtained a BSc (Hons) in Management & Design in Engineering at London City University, School of Engineering and an MBA from the University of Cambridge.

Experience

1. Head of Investment Platform

   J.P. Morgan Asset Management

   Mar 2021 — Present · NY, US

   Licensed: Content is intended for institutional/wholesale/professional clients and qualified investors only (not for retail investors) as defined by local laws and regulations. J.P. Morgan Asset Management is the brand for the asset management business of JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its affiliates worldwide (collectively “JPM”).Opinions and comments may not reflect those of J.P. Morgan or its affiliates. Content is intended for US audience only, and should not be considered a recommendation or endorsement by JPM for any product, service or strategy specific to any individual investor’s needs. Posts relating to J.P. Morgan Funds are for informational purposes only, not a specific recommendation/solicitation of J.P. Morgan Funds, investors should ensure they understand key risks and consult a retail financial representative before making any investment decisions (including investing in a Fund or strategy).JPM does not provide tax or legal advice, and will not accept orders via messaging systems. JPM is not responsible for third-party posted content. Experience, skills, awards or Rankings are not indications of future results.\"Likes\",\"Favorites\", shares or similar functionality should not be considered an endorsement of JPM products or services. Additional disclosures and important information, can be found here: https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/per/site-disclaimer/

Education

• University of Cambridge

  MBA

• City St George’s, University of London

  BSc Hons, Engineering

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Equity Derivatives
• Options
• Derivatives
• Equities
• Equity Trading
• Financial Markets
• Trading
• Investment Banking
• Hedge Funds
• Electronic Trading
• Bloomberg
• Prime Brokerage
• Trading System
• Fixed Income
• Capital Markets
• Emerging Markets
• Trading Systems