Episode 21: Mastering Execution and Building Fairer Markets - with Michael Seigne

If you’ve ever wondered how the real mechanics of global financial markets work, today’s guest is someone you’ll want to hear from... 👇🏼 Welcome to the TWENTY-FIRST episode of The Smart Money Show! We’re joined by Michael Seigne, a seasoned execution specialist with over three decades of experience at the sharpest edge of trading and markets. From Managing Director at Goldman Sachs to Global Head of Execution Services at Redburn, Michael has built a career defined by precision and leadership. ⚡️ In 2022, he took all that experience and founded Candor Partners, a mission-driven firm helping listed companies improve the way share transactions, especially buybacks, are executed. His vision? To bring more transparency and efficiency to capital markets. 📈 Whether you’re aiming for a career in markets or just love a good story from someone who’s seen it all, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Guest Contacts:Michael Seigne - https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-seigne/🎥 Recorded: 28th JulyChapters:  0:00 - Intro 🎙️3:46 - An Unconventional Start: From Medic to Engineer in Hong Kong 🇭🇰8:52 - The "Random Walk" into Finance & The Goldman Sachs Grind 🏦28:40 - Inside Goldman's Culture: The 6-Month "Military-Esque" Training 🤝32:30 - Leadership Lessons & Navigating a 22-Year Career 📈38:46 - Hiring Philosophy: The 3 Things That Matter Most 📝43:18 - Execution 101: What Happens When You Hit "Buy"? 👨‍💻48:42 - Man AND Machine: The Reality of Algorithmic Trading 🤖55:16 - The Power of Humility: "I Know Virtually Nothing" 🤔58:28 - Founding Candle Partners: Identifying a Billion-Pound Problem 💡1:10:55 - How Inefficient Buybacks are Harming UK Markets 📉1:23:46 - Final Reflections & Career Advice ✨1:27:45 - The Biggest Takeaway: "It's a Team Sport" 💌1:28:35 - Outro 👋As always, stay tuned to us weekly as we bring you unheard insights, professional guests and a few laughs! 💚 Check out our work and connect with us here: https://www.thesmartmoneyshow.co.uk/ Please be advised, none of our episodes constitute as financial advice and we will never attempt to do so.