Steven Swann

Standard Life Investments is a global top 40 asset manager with £269 billion in assets under management. The firm’s investment capabilities span equities, bonds, real estate, private equity, multi-asset solutions, fund-of-funds and absolute return strategies. Steven leads the Centralised Dealing Desk of 24 experienced execution specialists across the asset spectrum, managing orderflow from different investment processes and geographic locations via a strategic global order management system. He is a key driver of the investment process at Standard Life Investments and is heavily involved in the development of a robust global trading platform designed to maximise the investment opportunities identified by portfolio management professionals. He provides leadership in all aspects of trading, including liquidity and capacity analysis, and sponsors the firm’s approach to continuous improvement in the pursuit of best execution through the extensive use of Transaction Cost Analysis.