Darryl Smith

Darryl Smith has extensive experience in the legal and regulatory field, with a focus on the financial sector. Darryl is currently employed as the Director of Legal at Tradeweb, where they support the company's international business activities and ensures compliance with various regulations. Prior to this, Darryl worked as a Legal Counsel at Aquis Exchange PLC, providing legal and regulatory advice and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Darryl also gained experience at the Financial Conduct Authority as a Senior Associate, overseeing market conduct and surveillance activities. Darryl began their career at Barclays, where they worked as an Analyst in the Global Legal department, managing legal risks in investment banking transactions. Darryl also has paralegal experience at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, Eversheds Sutherland, and Zermansky & Partners.

Darryl Smith's education history is as follows:

- From 2005 to 2009, Darryl studied at Leeds Beckett University and obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.

- In 2009, Darryl attended BPP University and received a Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice.

- In 2011, Darryl obtained a Level III Certificate in Securities from The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (The CISI).

- From 2012 to 2014, Darryl pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Financial Regulation at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

- In 2019, Darryl enrolled in the International Compliance Association and completed the ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention.

In addition to their educational background, Darryl holds certifications as an Attorney from the New York State Unified Court System and as a Solicitor from The Law Society.