MAS Markets has appointed Shobin Mathew Simon as the Head of Institutional Sales for the MENA region as the firm looks to further expand in this key region.
The multi-asset liquidity provider, founded by Simon Blackledge, is a UK FCA-regulated multi-asset liquidity provider offering tailored access for brokers, asset managers, and funds to industry-leading Tier 1 liquidity, connectivity, and distribution services.
Shobin Mathew Simon was VP of Institutional Sales at Advanced Markets
Shobin Mathew Simon joins MAS Markets after nearly ten years at wholesale FX infrastructure provider Advanced Markets, first as Institutional Sales Manager and then as VP of Institutional Sales. His wealth of experience and expertise in financial services also includes five years at Fortex (a sister company of Advanced Markets), Boston Prime, LCG, City Credit, and Barclays.
The new Head of Institutional Sales MENA moved to Dubai in 2006 to work for Barclays Bank. His career later took him to London, where he held key roles in the FX and CFD industry, including roles as retail and institutional sales manager for the several firms mentioned above. Shobin Mathew Simon will be based in London, UK for his new role at the Prime of Prime broker.
Shobin holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. He has lived in India, Kuwait, Dubai, and London, and is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam. Experienced financial professional with a demonstrated history of working in the capital markets industry. Skilled in Securities, Asset Management, Hedge Fund, Financial technology, Trading Systems, and Trading. Strong sales professional with a FCA Regulation from Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).
“Working to unlock new opportunities for growth in the MENA region”
Shobin Mathew Simon, Head of Institutional Sales MENA at MAS Markets, said: “I am excited to join MAS Markets at this pivotal time. My goal is to strengthen our relationships with institutional clients by providing exceptional service and value, ultimately positioning MAS Markets as a leading partner in the industry. I look forward to working with the team to unlock new opportunities for growth in the MENA region.”
Simon Blackledge, CEO of MAS Markets, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Shobin to the MAS Markets team. His expertise in the MENA region and his dedication to delivering value to institutional clients make him the ideal fit for this role. Shobin’s leadership will be instrumental in driving our growth strategy and strengthening our relationships in the region. We are confident that his contributions will enhance our presence and position us as a leading partner for institutions across MENA.”
