Trading…. A Young Person's Game with Jasper Bird | S6 E 14

World of Oil Derivatives

In another episode of our Onyx Leadership series, Group CEO Greg Newman is joined by Co-Head of Light Ends, Jasper Bird.

Jasper and Greg shed light on the realities of being a Trader, how egos can play a part in trading, and uncover the inner workings of a trader's mentality.

They delve into the highs and lows of trading and the challenges of maintaining social and entertainment balance as you age in the industry.

With over 6 years of experience at Onyx Capital Group, Jasper opens up about his journey into trading, his evolution within the company, and the resilient mindset necessary not only to survive but to thrive in the fast-paced world of trading and beyond.

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Chapters for this episode are:
0:00 Welcome and introduction
1:09 Jasper's career & getting into trading
3:25 Naphtha market
13:28 The mind of a trader
19:30 Ego and trading
25:46 Trading culture and burnout
30:37 Looking to the future