How It All Started
1993. Sydney, Australia
At the age of 22, Greg Coffey begins his journey in finance after graduating from St. Patrick's College, Strathfield. With a passion for economics and markets, he sets his sights on building a career in the financial world.
Armed with determination and analytical skills, Coffey joins Macquarie Bank in 1993 while pursuing his Bachelor of Economics degree. His natural talent for understanding market dynamics and emerging market opportunities quickly becomes apparent.
The world of emerging market equity derivatives fascinated Coffey, with complex instruments and global macro strategies capturing his imagination and driving his ambition to excel in trading.
In 1994, Coffey moved to international markets, trading emerging-market equity derivatives at prestigious institutions like Bankers Trust and Deutsche Bank AG. His exceptional performance and deep understanding of global markets quickly established him as a rising star in the hedge fund industry.
His talent caught the attention of Blueborder Partners, a George Soros-related hedge fund, where he honed his skills before joining Bank Austria to oversee global equity proprietary trading. This marked the beginning of his legendary career in hedge fund management.