With more than two decades of experience in international finance, Daniel Balaban has established a distinguished career as a leader in global markets, specializing in foreign exchange, emerging markets, and Latin American finance



WEST NEW YORK, NJ, November 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Daniel Alyanak Balaban has been recognized by Marquis Who's Who for his professional achievements and contributions to global financial markets. With more than 25 years of experience across major international financial institutions, Mr. Balaban has established a career distinguished by leadership, expertise in emerging markets, and a deep understanding of foreign exchange and fixed-income trading.

Since 2023, Mr. Balaban has served as Head of FX at XP Securities, part of one of Brazil's leading financial services groups. In this capacity, he leads a team of six professionals specializing in foreign exchange markets, with a particular focus on Brazilian real non-deliverable forwards (NDFs). Under his leadership, the team has strengthened its position in the Brazilian foreign exchange market, building a leading franchise while expanding institutional relationships and developing opportunities across Latin American currencies. His strategic vision centers on combining market expertise, disciplined risk management and long-term client relationships to build a competitive and sustainable global markets business.

Before joining XP, Mr. Balaban spent seven years at Nomura Securities in New York, from 2015 to 2022, where he served as an Executive Director with significant responsibilities in Latin American foreign exchange and global macro trading. During his tenure, he managed complex market exposures and trading positions, with particular expertise in Brazilian currencies, interest rates and derivatives. His work contributed to the development of Nomura's Latin American trading franchise and reinforced his reputation as an experienced professional navigating both developed and emerging financial markets.

Mr. Balaban's career began in Brazil, where he developed a strong foundation in trading, risk management and financial market operations. Between 2000 and 2008, he worked at ABN AMRO Bank, gaining extensive experience in sovereign debt, local market derivatives and institutional client transactions. He subsequently joined Santander Brasil, where he traded domestic and international fixed-income instruments from 2008 to 2010. At Citibank from 2010 to 2014, he advanced to senior leadership positions, including Senior Vice President and Director, overseeing fixed-income trading and pricing. He later served as a Senior Trader at Banco Safra in São Paulo from 2014 to 2015, before relocating to the United States to continue his career on the international stage.

Beyond financial markets, Mr. Balaban has consistently pursued opportunities to share knowledge, foster personal development and build businesses that positively impact their communities. In 2025, he expanded his entrepreneurial interests by investing in TRA Jiu-Jitsu, a martial arts academy in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Building on this venture, he made an additional investment in a TRA Jiu-Jitsu academy in Bayonne, New Jersey, in 2026. He intends to continue expanding the TRA Jiu-Jitsu franchise, with a vision of bringing high-quality martial arts instruction and its underlying values to more communities. A dedicated Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner and brown belt, he also teaches classes, believing that martial arts offer valuable lessons that extend far beyond physical training. For him, the principles of discipline, humility, perseverance and resilience are as relevant to professional success as they are to personal growth.

Education and financial literacy have also played important roles throughout his career. Mr. Balaban earned a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Fundação Armando Álvares Penteado (FAAP) in 2001 and a Master of Business Administration from ESPM in Brazil in 2004. His commitment to making financial knowledge more accessible led him to author *Operação Pão de Queijo – Basic Finance Operations*, published by Editora Rocco in 2009. He also contributed the recurring column *Solving Financial Problems* to TPM Magazine between 2008 and 2009 and hosted *Me Poupe – Save Me!*, a financial planning and lifestyle television program broadcast on GNT in 2006. These initiatives reflect his belief that financial education should be practical, accessible and empowering.

Having relocated from Brazil to the United States in 2015, Mr. Balaban regards the move as a defining chapter in both his professional and personal life. He has developed a deep appreciation for the entrepreneurial culture, merit-based opportunities and spirit of individual responsibility that he associates with American society. His experience as an immigrant has reinforced his conviction that adaptability, hard work and a willingness to embrace change can create meaningful opportunities for future generations.

Family remains among Mr. Balaban's greatest sources of pride. He moved to the United States with his two sons, who subsequently graduated from the City University of New York and began building their own professional careers, one in engineering and the other in financial markets. He considers their achievements an important reflection of the opportunities, sacrifices and values that have shaped his family's journey.

Looking ahead, Mr. Balaban intends to continue contributing to global financial markets while expanding his involvement in entrepreneurship, education and writing. Alongside his plans to grow the TRA Jiu-Jitsu franchise, he aims to develop his Substack publication, exploring subjects ranging from personal finance and investing to philosophy, discipline and the pursuit of a meaningful life. Drawing on decades of experience in international finance and his personal journey across cultures, he hopes to encourage others to approach both financial decisions and life's challenges with greater knowledge, independence and perspective.

Throughout his career, Mr. Balaban has sought to combine professional excellence with a broader commitment to education, mentorship and personal growth. His journey reflects a belief that lasting success is measured not only by professional accomplishments, but also by the knowledge shared, opportunities created and positive influence one has on others.

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