Jop Houwen

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Chief Finance & Risk Officer at WEBB Traders

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Overview

Jop Houwen serves as the Chief Finance & Risk Officer at WEBB Traders, where he oversees finance, risk, legal, compliance, and operations. A Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Charterholder with a Masters in Finance from the University of Groningen, his background includes senior market risk roles at ABN AMRO and ING, and consulting at Accenture.

He drives strategic initiatives at WEBB Traders, focusing on the automation and dashboarding of trading, risk, and finance processes. His career has consistently involved managing global trading books across all asset classes and navigating complex regulatory environments.

Unique Fact: He possesses deep expertise in capital frameworks, including Basel 2. 5 and the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB).

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Financial Risk Management
As CFRO, he is the designated owner of all risk types and previously held Global Head of Market Risk roles at ABN AMRO and ING.
Process Automation
He actively drives strategic topics within WEBB Traders, specifically focusing on automation and enhanced dashboarding for trading and finance.
Regulatory Compliance
His roles at major banks and as CFRO involve closely following regulatory topics, with specific expertise in Basel 2. 5 and FRTB capital requirements.

Media Appearances

Jop has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Chief Finance & Risk Officer at WEBB Traders
3-2022 - 7-2024
Chief Finance & Risk Officer at BlockTech B.V.
5-2017 - 2-2022
Global Head of Market Risk Management at ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
2-2016 - 4-2017
Market Risk Officer at ING
3-2014 - 1-2016
Consultant at Accenture

Education

2008 - 2009
MSc from University of Groningen
2005 - 2008
BSc from University of Groningen

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Insights For Selling To Jop

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much information
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jop is

  • Relationships and rapport matter to them, but so does the value of the product.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jop

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jop move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Jop take some risk or not?

  • If it seems really necessary, they can take small risks.

You And Jop

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