Marszalek previously served as Chief People Officer at Revolution Cannabis.
She also held leadership roles in Chicago-based firms Home Chef and Havas, where she was the VP of People and Chief Talent Officer, respectively.
NinjaTrader onboarded experienced HR leader Jennifer
Marszalek as its new Chief People Officer, the company announced today
(Wednesday). The company is eying Marszalek's experience in building teams, which is
expected to play a key role in its continued success.
Strengthening Leadership Amid Growth
The appointment comes as NinjaTrader continues its
rapid expansion, bringing in top executives to support its growing user base.
CEO Martin Franchi highlighted Marszalek's strong background in HR and talent
management across various industries.
"Jennifer brings an impressive background in HR
and talent management and has several years of experience within various
sectors," Franchi said.
"Her expertise and dedication to cultivating
high-performing teams will be instrumental in furthering NinjaTrader's vision
to build better futures for all traders by helping us deliver the best tools,
support, and experiences to the rapidly growing retail futures trading
community."
Jennifer Marszalek, Source: LinkedIn
With over a decade of experience, Marszalek has held
HR leadership roles across tech, manufacturing, marketing, and retail. Most
recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Revolution Cannabis, where she
focused on organizational development and culture-building.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she also held the role of VP of People at Home Chef, a Chicago-based firm. Some of her other
previous roles include serving as the Chief Talent Officer at the
Chicago-based firm dubbed Havas, a position she held until 2019.
Building for the Future
Marszalek expressed enthusiasm about joining the
company during this phase of transformation. "With a passion for building
strong teams and dynamic cultures, I look forward to applying my experience to
support NinjaTrader's mission," said Marszalek. "I'm excited to join
NinjaTrader during this time of growth and innovation and help create an
environment where our people and business can thrive."
Founded in 2003, NinjaTrader has become a major player
in the retail futures trading space, serving over 1.9 million traders
worldwide. The company offers a cloud-based trading platform accessible via
desktop, mobile, and web, ensuring flexibility for traders.
With Marszalek stepping into her new role, NinjaTrader
is poised to further solidify its position as a leader in the industry while
enhancing its internal culture and talent development efforts.
NinjaTrader onboarded experienced HR leader Jennifer
Marszalek as its new Chief People Officer, the company announced today
(Wednesday). The company is eying Marszalek's experience in building teams, which is
expected to play a key role in its continued success.
Strengthening Leadership Amid Growth
The appointment comes as NinjaTrader continues its
rapid expansion, bringing in top executives to support its growing user base.
CEO Martin Franchi highlighted Marszalek's strong background in HR and talent
management across various industries.
"Jennifer brings an impressive background in HR
and talent management and has several years of experience within various
sectors," Franchi said.
"Her expertise and dedication to cultivating
high-performing teams will be instrumental in furthering NinjaTrader's vision
to build better futures for all traders by helping us deliver the best tools,
support, and experiences to the rapidly growing retail futures trading
community."
Jennifer Marszalek, Source: LinkedIn
With over a decade of experience, Marszalek has held
HR leadership roles across tech, manufacturing, marketing, and retail. Most
recently, she served as Chief People Officer at Revolution Cannabis, where she
focused on organizational development and culture-building.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she also held the role of VP of People at Home Chef, a Chicago-based firm. Some of her other
previous roles include serving as the Chief Talent Officer at the
Chicago-based firm dubbed Havas, a position she held until 2019.
Building for the Future
Marszalek expressed enthusiasm about joining the
company during this phase of transformation. "With a passion for building
strong teams and dynamic cultures, I look forward to applying my experience to
support NinjaTrader's mission," said Marszalek. "I'm excited to join
NinjaTrader during this time of growth and innovation and help create an
environment where our people and business can thrive."
Founded in 2003, NinjaTrader has become a major player
in the retail futures trading space, serving over 1.9 million traders
worldwide. The company offers a cloud-based trading platform accessible via
desktop, mobile, and web, ensuring flexibility for traders.
With Marszalek stepping into her new role, NinjaTrader
is poised to further solidify its position as a leader in the industry while
enhancing its internal culture and talent development efforts.
OANDA Names Former IG Group Risk Executive to Management Board
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
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.
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.
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
Vitalii Bulynin Talks About Versus Trade, New Pairs, and Big Plans
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
In this interview, Versus Trade Co-Founder Vitalii Bulynin explains how the company got its license fast, why its trading pairs are fresh and fun, and what the team will build next.
He also discusses the most active pairs, the IB and MIB plans, and hiring needs for new markets.
Watch the whole talk to learn more about how Versus Trade works and where it is heading.
#financemagnates #VersusTrade #TradingPairs #BTCvsGold #goldtrading #innovation
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
Marketing in 2026 Audiences, Costs, and Smarter AI
As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
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As brokers eye B2B business and compete with fintechs and crypto exchanges alike, marketers need to act wisely with often limited budgets. AI can offer scalable solutions, but only if used properly.
Join seasoned marketing executives and specialists as they discuss the main challenges they identify in financial services in 2026 and how they address them.
Attendees of this session will walk away with:
- A nuts-and-bolts account of acquisition costs across platforms and geos
- Analysis of today’s multi-layered audience segments and differences in behaviour
- First-hand account of how global brokers balance consistency and local flavour
- Notes from the field about intelligently using AI and automation in marketing
Speakers:
-Yam Yehoshua, Editor-In-Chief at Finance Magnates
-Federico Paderni, Managing Director for Growth Markets in Europe at X
-Jo Benton, Chief Marketing Officer, Consulting | Fractional CMO
-Itai Levitan, Head of Strategy at investingLive
-Roberto Napolitano, CMO at Innovate Finance
-Tony Cross, Director at Monk Communications
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #FintechMarketing #AI #DigitalStrategy #Fintech #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Fail Better Trading Tech to Tackle Industry Risks
Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
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Much like their traders in the market, brokers must diversify to manage risk and stay resilient. But that can get costly, clunky, and lengthy.
This candid panel brings together builders across the trading infrastructure space to uncover the shifting dynamics behind tools, interfaces, and full-stack ambitions.
Attendees will hear:
-Why platform dependency has become one of the most overlooked risks in the trading business?
-Buy vs. build: What do hybrid models look like, and why are industry graveyards filled with failed ‘killer apps’?
-How AI is already changing execution, risk, and reporting—and what’s next?
-Which features, assets, and tools gain the most traction, and where brokers should look for tech-driven retention?
Speakers:
-Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT
-John Morris, Co-Founder at FXBlue
-Matthew Smith, Group Chair & CEO at EC Markets
-Tom Higgins, Founder & CEO at Gold-i
-Gil Ben Hur, Founder at 5% Group
#fmls #fmls25 #fmevents #Brokers #Trading #Fintech #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #Innovation
Connect with us at:
🔗 LinkedIn: / financemagnates-events
👍 Facebook: / financemagnatesevents
📸 Instagram: / fmevents_official
🐦 Twitter: / f_m_events
🎥 TikTok: / fmevents_official
