Chris Smith

Chris Smith has extensive experience in the financial industry, with a focus on post-trade services and infrastructure. Chris started their career at Thomson Financial, where they held various positions within the ESG Division. Chris then moved on to CGS Visionary Solutions and ADR Management, providing consulting services in project management and exchange services. Chris worked at Reuters as a Manager of STP Services, where they developed an STP strategy and marketing messages. Chris later joined TradeWeb as Vice President of STP, responsible for developing and implementing STP solutions. Chris also held roles at SWX Swiss Exchange, NYFIX, SmartPool Trading Limited, and NYSE Euronext, where they specialized in building and operating internalization markets and MTF/ATS infrastructure for broker-dealers. Most recently, Chris worked at MarketAxess as the Head of Post Trade Services, focusing on reducing operational risk and cost for clients.

Chris Smith attended St. Joseph's College, Ipswich Suffolk from 1978 to 1982. After completing their time there, they further pursued their education at West Kent College from 1982 to 1984, where they left after completing their 'A' Levels. There is no information provided regarding the degree or field of study pursued at either institution.