Early Life
Christopher Charles Rokos was born on September 21, 1970, in London, England. He displayed exceptional academic abilities from a young age, particularly in mathematics and science. His aptitude led him to Eton College on a scholarship. He then attended Pembroke College, Oxford University, graduating in 1992 with a first-class honours degree in mathematics.
Rise to Success
Rokos began his career at UBS in London before moving to Goldman Sachs, where he worked in derivative structuring and proprietary trading. In 1998, he joined Credit Suisse as a proprietary trader. In 2002, he co-founded Brevan Howard Asset Management with Alan Howard and others, where he became known as a star trader. He generated $4 billion in profits for Brevan Howard during his tenure, including $1.27 billion in 2011. In 2015, he established Rokos Capital Management.
Key Business Strategies
Rokos Capital Management specializes in global macro trading. Rokos's strategies involve in-depth research, risk management, and identifying opportunities across market cycles. His firm has achieved significant returns, including a 51% gain in 2022. Rokos is known for a disciplined, data-driven approach, combining statistical analysis with an understanding of global economics. A key success was anticipating market movements following the 2024 US Presidential election.
Philanthropy
Rokos is involved in several philanthropic initiatives. He supports organizations focusing on basic human rights, equality of opportunity, and education. He has provided financial support to Amnesty International, Water Aid, and Pro Bono Economics. Rokos also supports educational initiatives, including the Rokos Fellowship in Evolution and Cancer at the Institute of Cancer Research and the New Foundation Scholarships program at Eton College.
