Meet the team

Falak Khan leads the analytical division with a reputation for combining precise technical execution with deep macro-contextual awareness. Educated at the prestigious London School of Economics, his core strengths lie in market structure analysis, liquidity profiling, and institutional-grade risk positioning — disciplines honed through years of live-market exposure and consistent profitability across commodities, currencies, and equity indices.

Falak’s approach is methodical yet adaptive — bridging the gap between behavioural finance and structured execution. He is known for translating complex market dynamics into actionable strategy, trusted by both retail traders and institutional clients for his clarity, conviction, and consistency.

Falak Khan - Lead Analyst

James Whitmore – Senior Markets Strategist

David Leung – Quantitative Analyst

Thomas Reid – Institutional Liaison & Compliance Lead

James Whitmore is the Senior Markets Strategist at London Strategic Edge, bringing over 15 years of experience from his time as an investment banker at leading institutions in London’s financial district. His expertise lies in cross-asset macro positioning, fixed income strategy, and institutional risk management. Known for his structured approach to volatility and market timing, James plays a central role in shaping the firm’s directional bias and high-conviction trade setups.

James’s background includes managing large client portfolios and advising on capital allocation strategies for hedge funds and family offices. His analytical edge is grounded in macroeconomic frameworks, positioning data, and a deep understanding of how central bank policy flows through markets.

David Leung serves as the firm’s Quantitative Analyst, specialising in systematic trading models, statistical edge development, and algorithmic execution. A graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), David brings a unique ability to merge data science with real-time market application. His work supports the development of both discretionary and automated strategies that respond dynamically to market conditions.

Prior to joining London Strategic Edge, David worked on low-latency systems for a global prop trading firm and led the design of volatility forecasting models in the FX space. At LSE, he plays a key role in bridging the gap between technical intuition and quantitative validation.

Thomas Reid is the Institutional Liaison and Compliance Lead at London Strategic Edge, with a background in investment banking and regulatory consulting. He spent over a decade advising institutional clients on capital deployment, derivatives structuring, and global compliance strategy across major trading venues. Thomas brings both credibility and precision to the firm’s institutional partnerships and ensures that every aspect of the firm’s operations aligns with best practice.

At LSE, Thomas acts as the conduit between the desk and its institutional relationships, from high-net-worth clients to professional firms. His expertise in market governance, client onboarding, and transparency frameworks ensures LSE maintains operational excellence while expanding its global reach and reputation.