MARCEL BAERENFALLER

FX Trader & Advisory

Singapore, Singapore

About

Seasoned FX Sales & Trading professional with over three decades of hands-on experience in the global financial markets. Highly regarded for deep product knowledge in spot FX, forwards, options, futures, and multi-asset trading strategies. Proven ability to deliver results in high-pressure environments while maintaining long-term, trust-based relationships with UHNWIs, family offices, institutional investors, and asset managers across Asia and Europe. Track record includes leading high-performing FX desks at top-tier institutions, executing multi-million-dollar trades, and advising on complex macroeconomic strategies. Skilled at navigating regulatory environments (MAS, FINMA, MiFID), mentoring teams, and working closely with compliance, legal, and operational stakeholders. Multilingual, globally connected, and known for a disciplined, client-centric, and results-oriented approach. Singapore Permanent Resident with 7 MAS licenses and extensive experience operating within regulated environments. Open to senior advisory, trading, or institutional relationship roles in dynamic financial environments.

Experience

  • Independent Trader & Investor at Self Employed Trader
    Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 5 mos

    - Actively trade proprietary capital in FX and derivatives markets, managing average monthly volumes exceeding US$30M. - Apply disciplined, data-driven strategies with focus on short-term volatility and macroeconomic trends.

  • Partner, Foreign Exchange Strategy Expert at Finaport
    Jan 2020 - Jan 2024 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    - Delivered tailored FX and derivatives trading solutions to UHNWI and HNWI clients with portfolios exceeding US$150M. - Generated double-digit annualised returns through tactical positioning and real-time market insight. - Supported client advisors with strategy, execution, and compliance, contributing to a 25% rise in retention.

  • Independent Trader & Consultant at Self Employed Trader
    Nov 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

    - Advised institutional clients and former HNW contacts on managing over US$400M in FX exposure across cross-border markets. - Designed high-yield proprietary trading models exploiting short-term dislocations.

  • Director, Senior Relationship Manager at EXANTE — Next Generation Investment Company
    Dec 2017 - Oct 2018 · 11 mos

    - Promoted institutional trading platform across FX, crypto, and derivatives to over 50 banks, asset managers, and family offices. - Grew AUM pipeline by 18% in under a year through consultative sales and regional relationship expansion.

  • Director, Foreign Exchange Trader at Falcon Private Bank Ltd.
    Jan 2016 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

    - Traded FX, futures, and equity products with average daily flow exceeding US$15M. - Delivered daily briefings and strategic advice to client-facing teams across APAC. - Increased desk efficiency by 20% via streamlined trade execution and reporting workflows.