New York-based trade execution and liquidity pooling firm Edgewater Markets has announced the appointment of two experienced professionals to its UK team. Raja Thakur joins as Director of Institutional Sales, while Ben Rogan takes on the role of Executive Director and Head of Compliance for Edgewater London, the FCA-regulated entity.
Raja Thakur brings nearly two decades of experience across multiple products and asset classes to Edgewater. Having held prominent positions in institutional sales with ED&F Man Capital Markets and several other globally recognized firms, the firm said Raja is poised to contribute to Edgewater’s leadership in emerging markets and in supporting clients and their customized workflow solutions. Most recently, Raja Thakur was Institutional Sales Director for ThinkMarkets’ Liquidity.net unit.
Raja Thakur said,
“I look forward to leveraging my experience and knowledge to increase value for our institutional clients and contribute to the continued success of the firm.”
In addition, Edgewater Markets welcomes Ben Rogan as Head of Compliance for the FCA-regulated entity. With extensive experience in regulatory compliance, technology infrastructure and fast-paced trading environments, Ben brings a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and a commitment to the highest standards of integrity and transparency.
“It’s a fantastic opportunity to join London’s Edgewater Markets and contribute to our Prime UK offering,” said Ben Rogan. “I am committed to ensuring our offering exceeds regulatory expectations and grows globally.”
The company said these strategic appointments underscore Edgewater’s commitment to serving its customers with experienced and licensed, knowledgeable staff. The addition of Raja Thakur and Ben Rogan to the leadership team positions the company for continued growth and success in the dynamic and competitive financial services and technology space.
Emanuel Georgouras, Managing Director of Edgewater Markets UK said:
“We are delighted to welcome Raja and Ben to the Edgewater family. Their deep expertise and industry knowledge will be invaluable assets as we continue to innovate and deliver best-in-class solutions to our customers worldwide.”
About Edgewater Markets
Edgewater Markets is a leading provider of electronic forex liquidity and workflow solutions to institutional clients worldwide. With a focus on innovation, reliability and customer service excellence, Edgewater Markets enables clients to navigate the forex markets with confidence and efficiency.