Conor McCarthy has joined brokerage and trading services provider ConvergEx Group as chief financial officer.
McCarthy will oversee all of ConvergEx’s global financial operations and will serve on the firm’s Executive Committee, responsible for providing organisational guidance and governance.
“I am excited to have Conor join the ConvergEx leadership team, as he brings an impressive 30-year track record as the chief financial officer, controller or treasurer for many leading financial institutions,” says Eric Noll, ConvergEx Group president and CEO. “His skills are perfect for us as we continue to drive our business forward into new markets and develop innovative new products and services for our clients.”
Most recently, McCarthy was chief financial officer – Americas for global institutional brokerage GFI Group. Previously he held senior roles at Moneyline Telerate (now part of Thomson Reuters), Exco USA (now part of ICAP) and Bankers Trust Company.
McCarthy will be based in New York at ConvergEx Group’s worldwide headquarters.
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