Jonas Virtanen is the Head of FX Spot Trading at SEB, where he leads the global FX Spot & Quant team. A specialist in Spot Markets and electronic trading, Jonas has contributed to the evolution of SEB’s market-making capacity, particularly in the areas of flow internalization and the development of systematic hedging strategies. With over 15 years of front-office experience, he focuses on balancing macro-driven risk-taking with data-driven pricing innovation.

Jonas brings a unique tactical perspective to the desk as a former professional esports athlete. By applying the same competitive discipline and decision-making to the financial markets, he offers a distinct viewpoint on navigating today’s complex and fragmented FX liquidity landscape.