The payments industry is regularly filled with a plethora of hirings and departures, Payment Expert’s recruitment round-up checks in with all the updates. 

Murray Roos links with LSEG 

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) revealed that Murray Roos will join as Group Director, Capital Markets and a member of the LSEG Executive Committee.

He will report to David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG and starts his position on 1 April 2020. In this role, Murray will be responsible for LSEG’s global capital markets business across primary and secondary markets.

David Schwimmer, CEO, LSEG said: “Murray Roos brings to the Group deep experience in capital markets in both developed and emerging markets. He brings a global understanding of the capital markets lifecycle across asset classes from pre-trade through to trading execution and post-trade. We look forward to his developing the business further in partnership with our customers.”

Murray Roos added: “I’m delighted to be joining LSEG, an iconic institution with a world class capital markets business. I look forward to working with the talented team to drive the business forward.”

Callsign confirms new Chief Strategy Officer

London-based company at the forefront of the identity, authentication and authorisation revolution, Callsign has announced the appointment of Amir Nooriala as the company’s Chief Strategy Officer (CSO).

Commenting on the appointment, Zia Hayat, CEO and Founder of Callsign said, “Callsign is now in the next phase of its rapid evolution. Having already secured a number of renowned customers and partners, we are well positioned to expand at pace. As a result, we wanted to hire an individual with the relevant expertise as the company accelerates towards the next level. 

“Amir’s exceptional knowledge of the fintech arena and track record of business growth certainly makes him the best person for the job, and I’m thrilled that he has become part of the Callsign journey.”

Amir Nooriala added, “Throughout my career I have worked in technology and consulting firms supporting the financial sector or within banks themselves. As such this role feels like a natural evolution of my experiences to date.

“I am very excited to be part of helping build Zia’s vision, of creating a world class digital platform that fully protects the identity of individuals globally and manages all employee and customer digital user journeys with minimal friction. 

“Callsign has an exciting year ahead planned that will only add to the company’s previous successes. I cannot wait to be able to share news of our progress with the public.”

All change 3C Payment 

3C Payment, a global Payment Service Provider confirmed that Michele Ferraris has stepped down as CEO of the company.

He will be succeeded by Tim Goodwin who has been COO since 2016. Michele Ferraris, founder of 3C Payment in 2016, will take the role of Chairman of the board at 3C Payment Group.

Wealthify strengthens senior team 

Wealthify has unveiled Simon Holland as Chief Product Officer

Simon brings over 12 years’ experience in financial services, fintech and product management. He will join the full-time senior management team which now becomes seven strong. Simon will be responsible for Wealthify’s programme of new products and innovations.

Garry Jones becomes Perfect Channel CEO

Market technology provider, Perfect Channel announced the appointment of Garry Jones as Chief Executive Officer. 

Jones emphasised on his new role: “I am delighted to be joining such innovative and progressive company such as Perfect Channel and look forward to working with our current and new clients to create more efficient marketplaces.

“In many ways, the current opportunities in the broader real economy business reminds me of the early days of financial markets, when the inflexion point from relationship-based trading to digital platforms transformed the paradigms of trading. 

“The real economy is catching up: never has efficiency and pro-active responsiveness to trends been more relevant across the entire value chain. Expanded B2B marketplaces and digital sales channels, coupled with data science are inevitable.”