1. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Backström
David Bagares Gata 12 +46 (0)70 433 60 61
111 38, Stockholm alexander.j.backstrom@gmail.com
I believe it is important to have a strong knowledge of organizations within banking and finance and
how they work. You always need to be up to date on market events and changes that affect the market.
Due to my experience in the industry I have managed to create a great a solid network in the industry. I
have extensive experience in international customer relationships in the financial industry that will be an
advantage to your company. Former colleagues describe me as a person who has an ability to
cooperate, a problem solver, analytical and structured. I have a strong sense of responsibility and
commitment to deliver quality.
WORK EXPERIENCE
· Danske Bank AB, Sweden, September 2011-June 2013
Investment Banking – Sales Trader Equities Specialist
- Was in charge of all foreign orders for Danske Bank in Sweden.
- Was one of selected few who participated in Danske Bank´s internal workshops and trading
seminars.
- Coordinated and were responsible for the execution of clients’ orders at the local market.
- Analyzed the market constantly and looking for events that impacted clients’ risk.
- Ensured the reporting of performance to clients and foreign offices.
- Was proactive in handling and securing clients needs, more precisely resolving foreign clients
interest with Swedish clients’ interest.
- Analyzed, developed and implemented different tools internally to facilitate and improve processes
as well as trading strategies.
- Gave continuous feedback and suggestions for improvement to the team and management.
- Followed up interim requests and projects as requested by the management.
- Had constantly reoccurring interactions with other teams within the company.
· Carnegie Investment Bank AB, Sweden, September 2010-September 2011
Investment Banking - Specialist within equities, derivatives sales & sales trading
- Worked as equity and derivatives broker towards professional private clients.
- Was team leader for two assistants, and had responsibility for training two assistants in trading,
derivatives trading and customer care. Managed, trained and motivated my team to perform
professional services.
- Had customer responsibility for Swedish and foreign trading clients.
- Was responsible;
o For my cost center and client group within the DMA.
o For my clients needs and interest, as well as order management towards relevant market,
but also for revenue generation and follow up.
o For all negotiations towards clients.
o For taking care of existing clients as well as new attracting new clients.
o For clients within the DMA unit for clients as well as equity derivatives trading on Nasdaq
OMX and Eurex.
- Developed a decision support to the management for the closure of the DMA unit.

2. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Backström
David Bagares Gata 12 +46 (0)70 433 60 61
111 38, Stockholm alexander.j.backstrom@gmail.com
- Participated in the dismantling and closing of the previous DMA operations for private customer
- Negotiated with clients about the closure of cooperation with the company.
· HQ Bank, Sweden, September 2008-September 2010
Investment Banking - Specialist within equities, derivatives sales & sales trading
- Worked as equity and derivatives broker towards professional private clients as well as foreign
institutions.
- Had client responsibility for Swedish and foreign trading clients, but also for London based
international institutions.
- Was the primary contact for clients regarding improvements.
- Had overall responsibility for results within my cost center and customer group within DMA.
- Organized staff training for licensing at Eurex.
- Was responsible;
o For revenue generation and follow up.
o For clients within the DMA for clients as well as equity derivatives trading on Nasdaq OMX
and Eurex.
o For existing and new clients interests in the Nordic markets.
o For taking care of existing and new clients interests and orders towards the relevant market
and to attract new clients.
o Engage and socialized with clients to retain business and increase sales.
o And actively worked leads and nurtured relationships with existing clients.
o And maintained an updated view of the competitive situation and market trends to best
achieve my clients needs.
- By using the company´s wide offerings I customized individual solutions for my clients, for example
implemented B2B investments ideas and advise on existing investments.
· Glitnir AB, Sweden, (former Fischer Partners FK AB) March 1999-September 2008
Head of Derivatives
- Overall responsibility for derivatives trading at Nasdaq OMX and Eurex.
- Specialist in equities, derivatives sales and sales trading.
- Was part of the group that was responsible for purchasing a new global trading system.
- Work within the analysis department, analyzed customer flows and clients transactions.
- Was responsible;
o For Swedish and foreign trading clients.
o And coordinated the foreign order flows in the Nordic region.
o And had client responsibility for London based European and International institutions.
o For revenue generation and follow up.
o For results within my cost center and customer group within DMA.
o For presentations, training and follow up meetings with clients.
o For the execution of clients’ orders in the Nordic market.

3. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Backström
David Bagares Gata 12 +46 (0)70 433 60 61
111 38, Stockholm alexander.j.backstrom@gmail.com
o For the development of new reporting formats to create greater automation in the reporting.
Created tools in various trading and reporting system to facilitate sales efforts towards new
and existing clients.
o Proposing new investments ideas and giving new advice on existing investments.
o And implemented B2B trading with Nordic and international institutional clients on a daily
basis.
- Worked on projects in close collaboration with the IT department to create more efficient and
productive solutions for existing and new clients.
- Have experience of operational work in custodian services.
- Developed and optimized clients’ transactions within both trading and IT.
- Arranged client events to strengthen client relationships and training.
- Ensured reporting to achieve client’s needs.
- Actively worked leads and nurtured relationships with existing clients.
EDUCATION
· Folkuniversitetet, Stockholm, August 1995-June 1996
- Juridisk insiktskurs and översiktskurs:
The courses aim was to provide comprehensive and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the legal
structure and the general knowledge of the legal rules. The courses included civil, basics of criminal law,
litigation, corporate law, administrative law, and general law and tax law.
· University of Massachusetts, Massachusetts, USA, August 1993-June 1995
- Department of Economics, Bachelor of Macroeconomics program
· Berkshire School, Massachusetts, USA, August 1990-June 1993
- Advanced Math & Science orientation (GPA B+, Honor Roll Graduation).
- Captain for the soccer team
- Won the state championship in the hurdles, track and field team.
LICENSES AND DATA SYSTEMS
- Have license at Nasdaq OMX and Eurex
- Saxess License – July 1999
- OMX Klick License - September 2002
- Swedsec License – March 2004
- Eurex Trader License – May 2004
- ORC Trader (advanced),
- Online Trader Bloomberg (advanced)
- Fidessa (advanced)
- Wizer BackOffice (advanced)

4. Curriculum Vitae Alexander Backström
David Bagares Gata 12 +46 (0)70 433 60 61
111 38, Stockholm alexander.j.backstrom@gmail.com
- Abasec BackOffice (advanced)
- MS-Office (advanced)