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 Chmiel is a Senior Analyst & Editor at Finance Magnates with more than 15 years of experience in the CFD and online trading industry. Active as both a trader and journalist since 2010, he focuses on broker coverage, fintech innovation, and regulatory developments across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
His work includes interviews with C-level leaders at major brokerages and fintech platforms, as well as co-authoring Finance Magnates’ quarterly industry benchmarking reports. Damian’s reporting is data-driven, market-aware, and grounded in direct industry engagement. His analysis and commentary have also been cited by external media outlets, including Investing.com, Binance, The Asset, Stockhead, and Dispatch.
Education:
MA in Finance and Accounting, Cracow University of Economics
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Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 – Nominations Now Open
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
The Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
From fintech innovators to leading brokers, this is where the finance industry celebrates its biggest achievements.
Winners will be announced at the Cyprus Gala Dinner on November 6, 2026.
Nominate your brand now.
https://awards.financemagnates.com/?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=nominations-open
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech #FinanceIndustry
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 | Nominations Now Open 🏆#Fintech #FMAwards #TradingIndustry
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Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
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Lights on. Cameras ready. 🎬
Finance Magnates Awards 2026 nominations are now open. 🏆
#FMAwards #FinanceMagnates #FintechAwards #Fintech
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Exness sees trust as the key theme for growth in MENA Trading Growth for 2026
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Mohammad Amer, Regional Commercial Director at Exness, sits down to discuss the booming MENA financial trading market. Find out why Dubai is key to the company's growth strategy, how a mobile-first generation is changing expectations, and why trust will be the defining theme for traders in 2026.
In this interview, you'll learn:
* Why Dubai and the MENA region are critical growth markets for fintech and online trading.
* How Exness is addressing the demands of mobile-first, younger traders through engineering, platform stability, and transparent conditions.
* The essential role local talent plays in providing a culturally relevant and compliant user experience.
* Mohammad Amer's outlook on the future of the online trading industry and why stronger controls and systems are necessary.
* Why "trust" isn't just a brand value, but has commercial value—and why he predicts 2026 will be the "Year of Trust."
Key Takeaways:
➡️ The MENA region is rapidly shaping global financial markets.
➡️ New traders expect stability, precise execution, and transparency.
➡️ Local expertise is key to regulatory compliance and user experience.
➡️ Future success belongs to firms capable of meeting rising standards across regulation and platform consistency.
Read the full article at: https://www.financemagnates.com/thought-leadership/exness-sees-trust-as-the-key-theme-for-growth-in-mena-trading-growth-for-2026/
#Exness #MENA #Trading #FinTech #Dubai #OnlineTrading #FinanceMagnates #MohammadAmer #Trust #MobileTrading
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
Paytiko CEO Razi Salih on Why Payment Orchestration is a MUST-HAVE for Brokers in 2026
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
At iFX Expo Dubai, Finance Magnates spoke with Razi Salih, CEO at Paytiko, about the evolution of the payments ecosystem and why payment orchestration has shifted from an option to a necessity for brokers, prop firms, and exchanges.
Mr. Salih explains how global expansion, the need for deep localisation, and the sheer number of new payment methods, from instant banking to stablecoins, are driving this critical infrastructure shift.
#PaymentOrchestration #Fintech #Brokerage #TradingPayments #RaziSalih #Paytiko #iFXExpoDubai #Stablecoins #AIinFintech
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav: Solving Data Fragmentation & Lag for Brokers & Prop Firms
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
Altima CTO Sunil Jadhav sits down with Finance Magnates to discuss the core technology challenges facing CFD brokers and proprietary trading firms today.
Jadhav explains how the industry's reliance on batch processing and fragmented systems (where CRMs, risk tools, and trading platforms operate with separate 'sources of truth') leads to delayed data and inconsistent operational decisions. He argues that real-time event processing is essential for managing fast-moving trading activity and risk.
Learn how Altima's unified, event-driven architecture, connecting Altima CRM, Altima Prop, IB systems, and risk management through a single backbone, is designed to provide synchronous data and better operational coordination for modern brokerage and prop firm stacks.
Key Topics:
- Broker and Prop Firm Data Challenges
- The problem of delayed data processing (batch processing vs. real-time events)
- Fragmented systems and conflicting data sources
- Altima's unified, event-driven solution architecture
- The concept of a "risk-aware CRM"
- Built-in risk management in Altima Prop
#Altima #financemagnates #iFXDubai #FinTech #BrokerTech #PropFirm #CFDBroker #TradingTechnology #RealTimeData #RiskManagement #CRM #FinancialMarkets #EventDrivenArchitecture
