Leaders in Trading New York 2025: Buy-Side Shortlists revealed

Winners across the five categories will be announced at Leaders in Trading New York, held at Chelsea Piers on 18 November.  

By Editors

The TRADE is delighted to announce the shortlists for this year’s Leaders in Trading New York Buy-Side Awards. 

The winners will be announced at the Leaders in Trading New York glittering awards night, taking place at Chelsea Piers in New York City on 18 November, returning for a second year after the event’s inaugural launch in 2024. 

The shortlists for the Leaders in Trading New York Buy-Side Awards have been produced following input from The TRADE’s editorial and research teams, as well as nominations from key industry players across North America, recognising those amongst their peers that stand out as the most deserving of these nominations.  

This year, the categories for the Buy-Side Awards include the coveted Trader of the Year, as well as Trading Desk of the Year, Fixed Income Trading Desk of the Year and Buy-Side Market Structure Expert of the Year.  

Also set to be recognised on the night are this year’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution, North America – to be announced in due course.  

Many congratulations to all the shortlisted individuals and teams, it will be a night to remember!  

If you are a member of the buy-side community and would like information on attending Leaders in Trading New York then please contact Karen Delahoy at karen.delahoy@thetradenews.com 

For sponsorship opportunities or to book a table for the dinner, please contact Daljit Sokhi at daljit.sokhi@thetradenews.com . 

Trader of the Year  

Cole Barrett, M&G 

Jules Boletis, Robeco 

Brendan Gorman, Lazard Asset Management 

Michael Roberts, Columbia Threadneedle Investments 

Trading Desk of the Year 

Clearbridge Investments 

Jennison Associates 

Legal & General 

Ninety One 

Fixed Income Trading Desk of the Year  

AllianceBernstein 

BlackRock 

Nuveen

T. Rowe Price

Buy-Side Market Structure Expert of the Year  

John Bright, Fidelity Investments  

Hubert De Jesus, BlackRock 

Susan Joyce, AllianceBernstein 

Carlos Oliveira, Brandes Investment Partners 

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