Simon Gery

Simon Gery is an accomplished financial professional with extensive experience in trading and risk management across various institutions. Currently serving as an OTC Trader at Blockchain.com since January 2024, Simon previously played a pivotal role as a Trader at SouthOne, where Simon established a trading desk that achieved daily volumes of $5 million within eight months and developed profitable Arbitrage strategies focused on market inefficiencies in Africa. Prior experience includes building and scaling an OTC desk at Rain, reaching monthly trading volumes of $1 billion within six months, and managing coin and stablecoin flows as principal. Simon's background also encompasses a role as an FX Options Trader at Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking, where Simon handled substantial trading volumes while optimizing desk processes through automation. Educational credentials include two MBA degrees from Paris ESLSCA Business School and a Licence in Sciences Économiques from Université de Limoges.