Fabrice Cousté
Experienced Business development manager
50 years old
Paris (75013) France
Professional Status
Employed
Open to opportunities
About Me
Passionate about financial markets and business development I have worked for seven years with the n°1 online bank and stockbroker in France Boursorama Banque (owned by Société Generale) in Paris and London.
Then I have worked for three years at BNP Paribas targeting high net worth individuals investors as Head of Derivatives desk - Futures and Options (2007-2010) at B*Capital in Paris
From 2010 to 2014 I have developed the French branch of CMC Markets in France as managing director
CMC Markets is an online retail financial services business which enables private investors to trade contracts for difference (CFD) on a range of shares, indices, foreign currencies, commodities and treasuries.
In March 2015 I started my own company. Partner with TV Finance - webTV specialized on finance and stockmarkets content targeting affluent active investors until 2017 - I am currently presenting programs on web TV of Viadeo/Le Figaro (French Talents) and creating TV shows for asset managers.
Then I have worked for three years at BNP Paribas targeting high net worth individuals investors as Head of Derivatives desk - Futures and Options (2007-2010) at B*Capital in Paris
From 2010 to 2014 I have developed the French branch of CMC Markets in France as managing director
CMC Markets is an online retail financial services business which enables private investors to trade contracts for difference (CFD) on a range of shares, indices, foreign currencies, commodities and treasuries.
In March 2015 I started my own company. Partner with TV Finance - webTV specialized on finance and stockmarkets content targeting affluent active investors until 2017 - I am currently presenting programs on web TV of Viadeo/Le Figaro (French Talents) and creating TV shows for asset managers.
Founder
ALTIUS MEDIAS
Since March 2015
Full-time
Paris
France
- Creating content for financial / medias firms
- Presenting events of Les Echos Group (Next Leaders Awards)
- Presenting French Talents on a monthly basis for Viadeo/Le Figaro
- Developing Media revenues through partnerships with asset managers
Head of Distribution
CMC Markets
January 2010
to 2014
Full-time
Paris
France
- Project manage the set up of the French branch of CMC Markets in Paris
- Ensure that the branch is compliant with the regulatory environment
- Develop market opportunities in retail and B2B
- Recruitment, training and coaching of new team members
- Assist team with lead management, trading, accounts opening and client's education
- Representing the company trough PR on main TV and radio business French medias
Head of Derivatives Desk
B*CAPITAL, BNP PARIBAS Group, Paris
November 2007
to August 2010
Full-time
Paris
France
- Managing a team of 10 sales traders, advising on options, futures, forex and CFD.
- Prepare and distribute regular dealing and market commentary reports
- Project Management: implementation of CFD/FOREX offer for BNP Paribas Personal Investors (CortalConsors + B*Capital)
- Carry out regular staff appraisals in line with the Company's performance management process
Invesment manager and customer services team manager
BOURSORAMA BANQUE, Online Sharedealing Services
October 2003
to February 2007
- Recruitment, training and reporting of a team of 10 advisers
- Trading on French and European markets, Funds, trackers, Options
- Business development of a dedicated advisory service : 250 subscribers within 12 months.
Project Manager
Fimatex-Boursorama
May 2002
to September 2003
Full-time
Paris
France
- Management of the merger between Fimatex and Boursorama.
- Tender Offer on quotes and data feeds for Boursorama Group (including Germany, UK, Spain and France) EUR 2M deal.
- Re-branding of the German website
Customer services manager
Fimatex London
September 2000
to 2002
Full-time
London
United Kingdom
- Implementation of Fimatex UK call centre and customisation of E-CRM systems
- Recruitment and training of customer services representatives
- Management of customer service (8 staff)
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Starting up new projects
Expert
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Leadership and management
Advanced
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Communication and media
Expert
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Digital marketing
Advanced
Asset pricing and corporate finance, Strategy, management
