Stephen Hancock

Stephen Hancock is a highly experienced software developer and finance professional with a extensive background in Python development and quantitative analysis. Currently serving as a Senior Python Developer at Mercuria since May 2024, Hancock previously held the same title at Crédit Agricole CIB from September 2020 to May 2024. Co-founding Kontexia from September 2017 to September 2020 reflects entrepreneurial experience. Prior roles at BNP Paribas CIB included Global Head of Client Insight & Analytics and Global Head of Electronic Markets Product Management. Hancock's career also features significant positions as a quantitative developer consultant at Mizuho and Nomura and senior quantitative developer at Merrill Lynch. Beginning a professional journey as a Junior Software Engineer at Cambridge Electronic Industries after graduating with a BEng Hons in Electronic Engineering, Computer Software Engineering & Robotics from Oxford Brookes University, Hancock has built a robust skill set over decades in the finance and technology sectors.