The company strengthens its business development team by hiring industry veteran Chris Contrino.
the new Sales Director most recently served as Customer Service Manager at Trading Technologies.
Sterling
Trading Tech, a provider of trading technology solutions, announced the
appointment of Chris Contrino to its business development team. At the new
role, he will focus on the company's international expansion and product
diversification efforts.
Sterling Trading Tech Taps
Former Trading Technologies Exec
The
appointment comes as the firm, which provides order management systems, risk
tools, and trading platforms, seeks to expand its market presence.
Jennifer Nayar, Sterling's CEO.
"We
are committed to our clients' success, as reflected in the confidence they have
in our approach and offerings," said Jennifer Nayar, Sterling's CEO.
"As Sterling continues to expand globally, attracting top talent is
crucial to ongoing success."
Contrino offers
substantial industry experience to Sterling, having most recently served as
Customer Service Manager at Trading Technologies.
His career also includes positions at Eventus and Fidessa, where he specialized
in derivatives technology. The Brown University graduate also brings hands-on
market experience from his time as a trader at The New York Mercantile
Exchange.
“Chris
brings the expertise and skill set that will aid in strengthening our franchise
as we grow regionally, diversify asset classes, broaden client segments, and
enhance product offerings.”
Sterling's
technology solutions address order management, risk assessment, and trading
execution for financial institutions. The company currently provides services
to more than 100 clients, including brokers, clearing firms, and proprietary
trading groups across 20 countries.
The firm
reported increased interest in its products throughout 2024, particularly in
cross-asset trading solutions. Sterling's development focuses on regulatory
compliance, competitive capabilities, and technological advancement in global
trading markets.
Meanwhile,
NinjaTrader has appointed Jennifer Marszalek as its new Chief People Officer.
The company announced the hiring yesterday (Wednesday), emphasizing Marszalek’s
experience in team-building as a key asset for its ongoing growth.
Additionally,
Rostro Group, the parent company of the retail trading brand Scope, has made
two senior-level appointments. The Dubai-based fintech firm stated that Demetra
Charalambous has joined as Group Finance Director, while Sammy Christou has
been appointed Managing Director of Systematic Market Making. These leadership
changes reflect the company’s efforts to strengthen its management team.
Sterling
Trading Tech, a provider of trading technology solutions, announced the
appointment of Chris Contrino to its business development team. At the new
role, he will focus on the company's international expansion and product
diversification efforts.
Sterling Trading Tech Taps
Former Trading Technologies Exec
The
appointment comes as the firm, which provides order management systems, risk
tools, and trading platforms, seeks to expand its market presence.
Jennifer Nayar, Sterling's CEO.
"We
are committed to our clients' success, as reflected in the confidence they have
in our approach and offerings," said Jennifer Nayar, Sterling's CEO.
"As Sterling continues to expand globally, attracting top talent is
crucial to ongoing success."
Contrino offers
substantial industry experience to Sterling, having most recently served as
Customer Service Manager at Trading Technologies.
His career also includes positions at Eventus and Fidessa, where he specialized
in derivatives technology. The Brown University graduate also brings hands-on
market experience from his time as a trader at The New York Mercantile
Exchange.
“Chris
brings the expertise and skill set that will aid in strengthening our franchise
as we grow regionally, diversify asset classes, broaden client segments, and
enhance product offerings.”
Sterling's
technology solutions address order management, risk assessment, and trading
execution for financial institutions. The company currently provides services
to more than 100 clients, including brokers, clearing firms, and proprietary
trading groups across 20 countries.
The firm
reported increased interest in its products throughout 2024, particularly in
cross-asset trading solutions. Sterling's development focuses on regulatory
compliance, competitive capabilities, and technological advancement in global
trading markets.
Meanwhile,
NinjaTrader has appointed Jennifer Marszalek as its new Chief People Officer.
The company announced the hiring yesterday (Wednesday), emphasizing Marszalek’s
experience in team-building as a key asset for its ongoing growth.
Additionally,
Rostro Group, the parent company of the retail trading brand Scope, has made
two senior-level appointments. The Dubai-based fintech firm stated that Demetra
Charalambous has joined as Group Finance Director, while Sammy Christou has
been appointed Managing Director of Systematic Market Making. These leadership
changes reflect the company’s efforts to strengthen its management team.
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.
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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.
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A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
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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.
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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
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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
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Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
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To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
Interview with Jas Shah
Builder | Adviser | Fintech Writer | Product Strategist
In this episode, Jonathan Fine sat down with Jas Shah, one of the most thoughtful voices in global fintech. Known for his work across advisory, product, stablecoins, and his widely read writing, Jas brings a rare combination of industry insight and plain-spoken clarity.
We talk about his first impression of the Summit, the projects that keep him busy today, and how they connect to the stablecoin panel he joined. Jas shares his view on the link between fintech, wealthtech and retail brokers, especially as firms like Revolut, eToro and Trading212 blur long-standing lines in the market.
We also explore what stablecoin adoption might look like for retail investment platforms, including a few product and UX angles that are not obvious at first glance.
To close, Jas explains how he thinks about writing, and how he approaches “shipping” pieces that spark debate across the industry.
