About us
Our story
Foundational experience
Ed began his career as a graduate trainee at HSBC James Capel in 1997 and quickly rose through the ranks at firms like Merrill Lynch, Credit Suisse, and JPMorgan, becoming a recognized leader in the European banking space.
During the Global Financial Crisis, Ed was ranked as the #1 Bank Specialist-Salesperson by Institutional Investor in 2008 and 2009, providing critical insights during one of the most turbulent periods in financial history.
In 2009, Ed co-founded Autonomous Research, a world-class equity and credit research platform. Under his leadership, the firm became a benchmark for excellence, with global operations and a stellar reputation for innovation and quality, culminating in its acquisition by AllianceBernstein in 2019
Entrepreneurial vision
Following his exit from Autonomous in 2024, Ed established Fintrinsic to provide boutique consulting and advisory services to financial services firms, asset managers, and fintech innovators, combining his deep expertise with a passion for driving industry progress.
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