Rick Salvatierra

Rick Salvatierra has a comprehensive work experience in the financial industry. Rick is currently serving as the Head of Product - Institutions at Bitstamp since January 2023. Prior to this role, they had a successful tenure at JPMorgan Chase & Co. where they held various positions. From 2021 to January 2023, they served as the Global Head of Product Development for Custody Asset Servicing as well as the Corporate & Investment Bank. Prior to that, they were responsible for Custody Asset Servicing, Product Development, and held the position of Project Manager for Securities Services Product Development. From 2009 to 2011, they served as the UK Head of OTC Trade Operations for Global Derivatives Services, followed by a role as Client Services Manager from 2007 to 2009. Rick began their career at JPMorgan Chase & Co. as a Business Operations Analyst for Global Derivatives Services from 2005 to 2007.

Rick Salvatierra obtained a degree in Cognitive Science with a focus on Psychology and Computer Science from the University of Exeter, where they studied until 2005. In addition to their formal education, they have also obtained several certifications. In 2009, they received certifications in FSA Regulations, Introduction to Securities & Investments, and OTC Derivatives from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI). In 2012, they obtained Scrum Master Certified (SMC) certification from the Scrum Alliance.