Sharon Ruffles

Sharon Ruffles is a prominent figure in the finance sector, currently serving as the Head of Fixed Income Dealing at State Street Global Advisors (SSGA). She oversees the fixed income trading operations for both the EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa) and APAC (Asia-Pacific) regions. Ruffles has been instrumental in expanding her team from two to five dedicated traders since joining SSGA.

Career Background

• Early Career: Ruffles began her career in investment management in 1986 as an investment portfolio analyst at Credit Suisse First Boston in London. In 1994, she transitioned to fixed income trading at Credit Suisse Asset Management, where she was responsible for trading various fixed income products and foreign exchange, particularly focusing on Scandinavian and Emerging Bond Markets.
• Previous Roles: Before her tenure at SSGA, she worked as a senior fixed income trader at Gartmore Investment Management.

Achievements

• Under her leadership, the fixed income trading team has seen significant growth in trading volumes, especially in emerging markets.
• Ruffles is actively involved in industry discussions as a member of the Investment Association Fixed Income Traders Committee.

Recent Recognition

In October 2024, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at a recent industry event, highlighting her contributions to the field of fixed income trading.123

Her extensive experience and strategic approach have made her a key player in enhancing SSGA's trading capabilities globally.