Multi-asset execution, clearing and liquidity provider Sucden Financial has appointed Bruno Almeida to the newly created role of Director of Regulatory and Financial Risks.
Mr Almeida is a highly experienced executive with nearly two decades of experience in financial services, specialising in financial risks and regulation. He joins Sucden Financial as an Executive Director (subject to regulatory approval) and will serve as a member of its Executive Committee. He will be responsible for managing the company’s exchange relationships, capital and liquidity risks.
“I am delighted to welcome Bruno to Sucden Financial. His extensive expertise in financial risks and prudential regulation, together with his track record at large-scale international financial services firms, will be valuable as we continue to strengthen our risk management framework, develop our technology offering, expand into new markets and deliver value to clients,” said Marc Bailey, Chief Executive Officer of Sucden Financial.
Prior to joining Sucden Financial, Bruno Almeida held the position of Chief Financial Officer UKMEA for FNZ Group. He also served as Executive Director and Board member of FNZ Securities Ltd. Before joining FNZ, Mr Almeida spent almost four years at the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Lead Associate in the Prudential Specialists Department, where he assessed risk management practices, governance frameworks, capital and liquidity risk within firms prudentially regulated by the FCA.
Earlier in his career, he held positions at Itaú BBA International plc, including Head of Capital Management, and began his career at KMPG, auditing retail banks, investment banks, and funds.
“I’m excited to have joined Sucden Financial, which has a strong track record and exceptional reputation. I look forward to helping support the company as it expands its footprint and diversifies into new markets,” said Bruno Almeida, Director of Regulatory and Financial Risks at Sucden.
