Steven townsend1@sky.com
About Me
Exchange Trading Operations Head with experience managing teams and operations at Multi-Lateral Trading Facilities and Regulated Exchanges, with additional experience at Inter-Dealer Brokers, Investment Banks, & Retail Brokers. An extensive understanding of the trade life-cycle from execution to middle and back-office processes. Experienced at working with Custodians, CSD’s and Securities Issuing Agents. Multi-asset experience with Equities, Bonds, ETFs, FX and Derivatives. Skilled at driving project change having worked on multiple start-ups, with additional client and vendor onboarding skills.
Education
Kings College London 1993 - 1996
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences
Second class honours with specialisation in Immunology and Parasitic Tropical diseases
The Campion School 1987 - 1993
10 GCSEs and 4 A-Levels
High School with 10 GCSEs including Maths, English, Chemistry, Physics & Biology. 4 A-levels in Chemistry, Biology, Geography and General Studies.
Work & Experience
IG Group Plc 10/23/2017 - 08/31/2025
Head of Operations
Head of Exchange Trading Operations for the Multi-Lateral Trading Facility (MTF) 'Spectrum MTF Operator GmbH'. Worked in both London and Frankfurt.