Standard Chartered has appointed Andy Ross as global head of prime and financing, financing and securities services(FSS).
In addition to his prime and financing role, Ross will serve as financial markets head in the UK, commencing 1 August.
Based in London, Ross will report to Margaret Harwood-Jones, global head of financing and securities services, financial markets, and to Molly Duffy, head of Europe and Americas, financial markets.
Ross has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, and joins Standard Chartered from the London Stock Exchange (LSE) Group-backed derivatives market CurveGlobal, where he was CEO and member of the capital markets leadership team at LSE Group.
Prior to CurveGlobal, Ross held a number of senior management positions at Morgan Stanley during his 16-year term with the firm, including European head of over-the-counter clearing.
Commenting on Ross’ new appointment, Harwood-Jones says: “Prime and financing is core to the FSS business, and I am thrilled that someone of such high calibre is joining our team to further enhance the growth momentum of our business and deliver our client commitments.”
Duffy adds: “Andy brings additional deep domain expertise and entrepreneurial perspectives to our experienced and seasoned management team in Europe. I look forward to his leadership in further driving our strategic initiatives and governance agenda.”
