Bill West

About

Bill is a financial professional with extensive experience in interest rate derivatives. As a Managing Director, Bill advises clients on hedge strategies and trade structuring, facilitating discussions on risk management, market strategy, and execution. He has executed hedging transactions covering billions of dollars of notional risk, helping institutional clients effectively manage their interest rate risk. He also produces a weekly market report on interest rate markets for both internal and external audiences, providing analysis and insights to inform trading and risk management decisions.

A proud alumnus of Miami University, Bill is committed to supporting the next generation of finance professionals. As a member of the advisory board, he aims to leverage industry knowledge to enhance educational programs and mentorship opportunities for students.

Bill holds an undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance, graduating Summa Cum Laude in 2016 from Miami University, and has been actively involved in initiatives that bridge academia and industry, ensuring future leaders are well-equipped for success in financial markets.

Reflection

My time at Miami was instrumental in shaping my career and personal growth. I did not go to Miami with any intention of pursuing economics, finance, or even anything in the business school. As part of the Miami Plan’s broad requirements, I found myself in Professor Chuck Moul’s Economics 201, which I learned was a business school “weed out” class, but his engaging approach to economic principles (reading Dr. Suess and watching Jeopardy! fails) sparked my interest and ultimately led me to choose economics as my major. Beyond the classroom, the supportive environment and strong sense of community provided opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that I use every day in my career. I’m grateful for the experiences and mentorship I received and look forward to giving back by supporting the next generation of students.