The company has appointed financial industry veteran Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer.
She brings decades of experience from roles at Convera, Aeris Communications, ChartIQ, and CME Group.
Sterling
Trading Tech has appointed Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer (CMO), a
newly created position aimed at accelerating the company's global growth. A CME
veteran is joining the team following the recent hiring of former Fidessa
executive Chris Contrino as Sales Director.
Sterling Trading Tech
Appoints Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer
According
to a press release sent to FinanceMagnates.com,
in her new role, Armstrong will support commercial efforts focused on driving
further growth, expanding into new client segments, and increasing both product
reach and geographic presence.
Jennifer Nayar, Sterling's CEO.
“Sterling
is entering a transformational period in its evolution,” said Jen Nayar,
President and CEO of Sterling Trading Tech. “We've made major investments
in product innovation and infrastructure to support institutional growth and
global expansion. Julie's appointment is essential to our revenue
efforts.”
Armstrong
brings extensive experience in financial technology leadership. Most recently,
she served as VP General Manager and Global Head of Verticalized Industry &
Partnerships at Convera from March 2023 to March 2025, where she led
go-to-market teams focused on cross-border payment solutions.
For
Sterling Trading Tech, this marks another key hire in recent weeks. At the end
of January, the provider of trading technology solutions brought
on Chris Contrino, who previously worked at Fidessa and, most recently,
served as Customer Service Manager at Trading Technologies.
ChartIQ and CME Group
Veteran
Armstrong’s
career includes serving as CMO at Aeris Communications from December 2020 to
January 2023 and holding the same title at ChartIQ from May 2019 to December
2020, where she previously served as an Independent Board Member.
Armstrong
spent nearly eight years at CME Group in various executive roles, including
Executive Director and Global Head of Market Technology Services, where she
managed a $100 million P&L and oversaw co-location services, software
trading services, and market data sales. During her tenure, she launched CME's
Tech Talk conference series, which was held in major financial centers
globally.
“The
firm is uniquely positioned as a next-generation infrastructure provider in the
financial markets,” Armstrong said of Sterling Trading Tech. “This is
an opportunity to contribute to the growth of an organization that is already
making a profound impact in our industry.”
Sterling
Trading Tech provides professional trading technology solutions for equities,
equity options, and futures markets, serving over 100 clients including
brokers, clearing firms, and proprietary trading groups across more than 20
countries.
Sterling
Trading Tech has appointed Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer (CMO), a
newly created position aimed at accelerating the company's global growth. A CME
veteran is joining the team following the recent hiring of former Fidessa
executive Chris Contrino as Sales Director.
Sterling Trading Tech
Appoints Julie Armstrong as Chief Commercial Officer
According
to a press release sent to FinanceMagnates.com,
in her new role, Armstrong will support commercial efforts focused on driving
further growth, expanding into new client segments, and increasing both product
reach and geographic presence.
Jennifer Nayar, Sterling's CEO.
“Sterling
is entering a transformational period in its evolution,” said Jen Nayar,
President and CEO of Sterling Trading Tech. “We've made major investments
in product innovation and infrastructure to support institutional growth and
global expansion. Julie's appointment is essential to our revenue
efforts.”
Armstrong
brings extensive experience in financial technology leadership. Most recently,
she served as VP General Manager and Global Head of Verticalized Industry &
Partnerships at Convera from March 2023 to March 2025, where she led
go-to-market teams focused on cross-border payment solutions.
For
Sterling Trading Tech, this marks another key hire in recent weeks. At the end
of January, the provider of trading technology solutions brought
on Chris Contrino, who previously worked at Fidessa and, most recently,
served as Customer Service Manager at Trading Technologies.
ChartIQ and CME Group
Veteran
Armstrong’s
career includes serving as CMO at Aeris Communications from December 2020 to
January 2023 and holding the same title at ChartIQ from May 2019 to December
2020, where she previously served as an Independent Board Member.
Armstrong
spent nearly eight years at CME Group in various executive roles, including
Executive Director and Global Head of Market Technology Services, where she
managed a $100 million P&L and oversaw co-location services, software
trading services, and market data sales. During her tenure, she launched CME's
Tech Talk conference series, which was held in major financial centers
globally.
“The
firm is uniquely positioned as a next-generation infrastructure provider in the
financial markets,” Armstrong said of Sterling Trading Tech. “This is
an opportunity to contribute to the growth of an organization that is already
making a profound impact in our industry.”
Sterling
Trading Tech provides professional trading technology solutions for equities,
equity options, and futures markets, serving over 100 clients including
brokers, clearing firms, and proprietary trading groups across more than 20
countries.
Damian's adventure with financial markets began at the Cracow University of Economics, where he obtained his MA in finance and accounting. Starting from the retail trader perspective, he collaborated with brokerage houses and financial portals in Poland as an independent editor and content manager. His adventure with Finance Magnates began in 2016, where he is working as a business intelligence analyst.
Bank of London Product Head: “Clients Don’t Want to Wait for Cutoff Times” On-Chain
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Exness expands its presence in Africa: Inside our interview with Paul Margarites in Cape Town
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
Finance Magnates met with Paul Margarites, Exness regional commercial director for Sub-Saharan Africa, during a visit to the firm’s office opening in Cape Town. In this talk, led by Andrea Badiola Mateos, Co-CEO at Finance Magnates, Paul shares views on the South African trading space, local user behavior, mobile trends, regulation, team growth, and how Exness plans to grow in more markets across the region. @Exness
Read the article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-expands-its-presence-in-africa-inside-our-interview-with-paul-margarites/
#exness #financemagnates #exnesstrading #CFDtrading #tradeonline #africanews #capetown
