Roots reaching back to the dawn of the listed option market
To prevail in today’s market, finance practitioners need more than just academic or practical knowledge. They require market intelligence; a practical understanding of markets that is also academically sound.
This was the hallmark of the legendary financial firm O’Connor and Associates (OCA), one of the most successful traders in the listed options market.
This was the hallmark of the legendary financial firm O’Connor and Associates (OCA), one of the most successful traders in the listed options market.
The history of the Nosco derivatives courses stretches directly back to O'Connor and Associates. OCA’s philosophy was to develop talent into highly skilled derivatives traders through a process of formal education combined with on-the-job experience. After OCA’s “reverse merger” with Swiss Bank Corporation in the early 1990’s, and the later merger between Swiss Bank and UBS, the “O’Connor” capital market courses became the backbone of derivatives education at the UBS Investment Bank.
Thousands of traders, risk managers, and derivative sales personnel benefitted from this comprehensive, challenging, and proven approach to understanding derivatives. As the managing director of the OCA/SBC/UBS Education team, Joe Troccolo and later Walter Brägger (both Nosco partners) were responsible for the design and delivery of the courses. While the course content evolved with the markets, the philosophy behind it is still the same curious, enquiring mind of the smart practitioner. Nosco Partners is committed to continuing this approach to understanding finance.
Thousands of traders, risk managers, and derivative sales personnel benefitted from this comprehensive, challenging, and proven approach to understanding derivatives. As the managing director of the OCA/SBC/UBS Education team, Joe Troccolo and later Walter Brägger (both Nosco partners) were responsible for the design and delivery of the courses. While the course content evolved with the markets, the philosophy behind it is still the same curious, enquiring mind of the smart practitioner. Nosco Partners is committed to continuing this approach to understanding finance.
Who we are
WE ARE FINANCE PRACTITIONERS & E-LEARNING SPECIALISTS
with more than 20 years experience.
with more than 20 years experience.
WALTER BRAEGGER, PHD
Walter is an experienced financial trainer. Before joining NoscoPartners Walter was the Global Head of Finance & Risk education at UBS / UBS Business University working out of Zurich and London. He is a recognized expert in developing and delivering financial training programs and has done so for numerous clients around the globe.
Walter holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Basel.
Walter holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Basel.
VINCENT COUSON, CFA, CAIA
Vincent has extensive experience in asset management. Before joining NoscoPartners Vincent was a Senior Member of the UBS Strategic Investment Advisory team developing tailored investment solutions for institutional clients around the globe. Prior to that he worked for UBS Asset Management in Zurich, Chicago and London as a portfolio manager as well as alternative investment specialist.
Vincent holds a Master in finance & business administration from the University of Zurich. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) as well a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA).
JOE TROCCOLO, PHD
Joe is a pioneer in financial market education and has a lifetime of experience in developing courses and training people. Before joining NoscoPartners, he successively shaped the financial education departments at O’Connor & Associates, Swiss Bank Corporation, UBS Investment Bank and Peak6. As Managing Director at UBS, Joe built the Financial Market Education services and created a brand, which still stands for educational quality across UBS. He started his career as associate professor of mathematics at Cleveland State University.
Joe holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
5,000+
students taught about the world of financial markets
60+
Years of combined financial markets experience
10+
years of helping financial professionals upgrade their skills
Providing the full
e-learning production chain
From start to finish... all it takes to create and deliver e-learning courses.
Content development
Design and develop the entire course content.
e-learning development
From storyboards to ready to use SCORM files.
Instructional design
Take full advantage of the interaction possibilities in e-learning.
Tests & Assignments
Final test and assignments to complement the learning experience.
Audio & video recording
Professional speakers, audio recording and video editing to stand out.
Hosting & white labelling
If needed, we can host your e-learning and provide white labelled courses.
Investment consulting services for Swiss pension funds
We apply what we teach... We work with pension funds and institutional investors on...
Strategic Policy Setting
Simulation tools for fact-based strategic decisions.
ALM and Risk Modelling
Modell the pension balance sheet under different strategies & scenarios.
Investment Consulting
Define, implement and monitor an investment strategy.
Manager selection
Evaluate and select investment managers.
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