BTIG Launches Hedge Fund Solutions Group to Meet Evolving Client Needs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BTIG announced today the formation of its Hedge Fund Solutions Group. Paul Covello and David Gold will serve as Co-Heads of the U.S. division, with Trevor Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of BTIG Singapore, leading efforts in the APAC region. The Tactical Hedge Fund Group based in London will continue to support the firm’s client base across EMEA. The Hedge Fund Solutions Group will work alongside the firm’s institutional businesses, outsource trading and prime brokerage teams to provide advisory services to hedge funds and family offices, with a focus on business strategy, infrastructure, due diligence, compliance, talent management and technology.

“The Hedge Fund Solutions Group will enhance client support at every stage of the investment lifecycle, leveraging our full suite of products and services,” said Anton LeRoy, Chief Executive Officer of BTIG. “We are confident that this team is well-equipped to help clients identify growth opportunities and optimize business strategies in today’s dynamic market.”

Paul Covello joins BTIG as a Managing Director with more than 25 years of industry experience, including both buy- and sell-side roles. Most recently, he was the Global Head of Outsource Trading at Jefferies, where he led teams in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, and developed strategies and solutions for hedge fund clients across the globe. His previous roles include Global Head of Trading at Cramer Rosenthal McGlynn and trading positions at JAT Capital and Pequot Capital.

David Gold also joins the firm as a Managing Director. Previously, he was the Global Chief Operating Officer at Optima Partners, responsible for global business operations, HR, IT, and finance. Prior to that, he was an Executive Director for Morgan Stanley’s Prime Brokerage Business Consulting team, advising start-up and existing hedge fund managers. Earlier in his career, he held roles at Willis Towers Watson, BlackRock, Mitsui & Co., and CIBC Oppenheimer.

Trevor Harrison is currently the Chief Executive Officer of BTIG Singapore. Previously, he was a Vice President of Sales and Capital Introduction at Citigroup Global Markets Holdings Inc., where he was responsible for Prime Brokerage in the Australian market. Prior to that, he held sales and marketing roles at State Street Australia Limited.

“Hedge Fund Solutions is a strategic initiative that builds on over two decades of growth in our products and global presence,” said Steven Starker, Co-Founder of BTIG. “This new group will further strengthen our platform and the value we deliver to clients.”

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BTIG is a global financial services firm specializing in institutional trading, investment banking, research and related brokerage services. With an extensive global footprint and more than 700 employees, BTIG, LLC and its affiliates operate out of 20 cities throughout the U.S., and in Europe, Asia and Australia. BTIG offers execution, expertise and insights for equities, equity derivatives, ETFs and fixed income, currency and commodities. The firm’s core capabilities include global execution, portfolio, electronic and outsource trading, investment banking, prime brokerage, capital introduction, corporate access, research and strategy, commission management and more. Disclaimer: https://www.btig.com/disclaimer.aspx