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rogue trader

British  

noun

  1. a person who makes deals without due regard for normal business practices and controls

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Feb. 2002 - Allied Irish Bank ALBK.I said rogue trader John Rusnak had defrauded its U.S. subsidiary Allfirst of $691 million.

From Reuters Sep. 20, 2019

A rogue trader used gaffer tape to repair a leaky roof in a £6,000 botch job, a court heard.

From BBC Jan. 18, 2018

Even the rogue trader scandal in 1991 that almost wrecked Salomon did not have enough power to do more than rattle rivals.

From New York Times Mar. 10, 2016

In addition, the discovery of a rogue trader in its London office helped to mar 2012 for the bank.

From The Wall Street Journal May 2, 2013

At that very point I changed my position, that is why I don't believe I was a rogue trader.

From The Guardian Oct. 29, 2012

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