Nick Ashwin

Nick Ashwin has a strong background in the financial services industry, with extensive experience in execution services, electronic trading, and algorithmic execution.

Most recently, Nick worked at BestEx Research as the Head of Execution Services, Europe, starting in November 2022. Prior to that, they held the position of VP Futures Electronic Trading at Barclays Investment Bank from September 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining Barclays, Nick worked at Quantitative Brokers, where they held several roles, including Head of Client Execution Services, EMEA from December 2020 to September 2021 and Head of EMEA Algorithmic Execution Desk from January 2019 to December 2020. Nick also worked in the Algorithmic Execution Desk role from October 2015 to January 2019.

Earlier in their career, Nick gained experience at ITG as a FIX Analyst, Electronic Trading Desk from April 2015 to October 2015, and at Liquidnet as an Analyst - Production Support from March 2014 to March 2015.

Nick began their career in the financial services industry as an IT Support Officer at the University of York from August 2013 to March 2014.

Overall, Nick Ashwin has a diverse and impressive work history in the financial services industry, with a focus on execution services, electronic trading, and algorithmic execution.

Nick Ashwin completed their education with a Master of Physics with Philosophy degree from the University of York, where they attended from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, they obtained the International Baccalaureate qualification, although the specific time frame is not mentioned. In addition to their educational background, Nick Ashwin has obtained certifications including the Series 3 from the National Futures Association and Series 7 from FINRA, although no information regarding the month or year of their acquisition is provided.