Saxo Bank UK appoints ex-Bank of America Merrill Lynch Simon Camilleri as its new Chief Operating Officer based in London.
Fintech specialist Saxo Bank has appointed Simon Camilleri as Chief Operating Officer of the board members of its subsidiary, Saxo UK Limited. Previously, Camilleri worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch for over 17 years. Most recently, he served as COO and Director of EMEA Rates and Global Non-Linear Rates Trading. In his new role at Saxo Bank, Camilleri will be based in London and report to Saxo UK CEO, Charles White-Thomson.
Charles White-Thomson, CEO of Saxo UK, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Simon to the team. His depth and breadth of expertise across the trading and technology sectors will undoubtedly help Saxo as we continue on our ambitious growth strategy. We are determined and focused on providing our clients with the very best opportunities for differentiation through technology, solid operational foundations and risk management."
Simon Camilleri said that Saxo has grown its presence significantly in the UK, providing retail clients with the highest quality products and institutional-like experience all underpinned by operational resilience and the highest regulatory standards. He is very excited to build further on the firm’s well-known reputation in the UK as a leader in both investment and trading in a highly competitive environment.
Throughout his career, Camilleri has held the positions of Senior Client Liaison Manager and Global Investment Manager Services, at State Street Bank and Trust. His career started as a Global Securities Specialist at Mellon Trust. Camilleri has front-office experience across multiple global markets trading desks, as well as an analytical background and track record.