Michael Baptista

Michael Baptista is a financial services professional with extensive experience in emerging markets and fixed income trading. He currently serves as the Head of EM Dealer Sales for Latin America (LATAM) at MarketAxess.23

Career History

Baptista's career in finance began in 2004 when he joined Citigroup as a Sales Associate in Emerging Markets Fixed Income Sales & Trading.1 He then moved to Merrill Lynch in 2006, where he worked as a Trading Assistant for the Latin American Local Markets Desk.1 In 2007, Baptista joined MarketAxess as the Emerging Markets Sales & Product Manager1, a role he has since evolved from.

Education

Michael Baptista holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from SUNY Geneseo, which he earned between 1995 and 1999.1

Current Role and Responsibilities

At MarketAxess, Baptista has been instrumental in developing the company's presence in Latin American markets. As the Head of EM Dealer Sales for LATAM, he is responsible for:

• Managing sales and product development activities across emerging markets
• Driving the adoption of electronic bond trading in Mexico and other Latin American countries23
• Collaborating with co-head María E. Calderón to expand MarketAxess' influence in the region3

Expertise

Baptista's expertise lies in:

• Emerging markets financial products
• Fixed income sales and trading
• Electronic bond trading platforms
• Latin American financial markets

His background in economics, combined with his experience at major financial institutions, has positioned him as a key figure in the development of electronic trading solutions for emerging markets, particularly in Latin America.