Former CMC Markets sales executive Sadek Baksh appointed VP Institutional FX at CFH Clearing

CFH Clearing has announced the appointment of Sadek Baksh as VP of Institutional eFX sales. Based in London, Mr. Baksh will report directly to Head of Sales, Paul Jackson, himself a highly experienced sales professional among London’s cutting edge liquidity providers, having joined CFH from LMAX in July 2014. Mr. Baksh joins CFH Clearing after […]

CFH Clearing has announced the appointment of Sadek Baksh as VP of Institutional eFX sales.

Based in London, Mr. Baksh will report directly to Head of Sales, Paul Jackson, himself a highly experienced sales professional among London’s cutting edge liquidity providers, having joined CFH from LMAX in July 2014.

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Sadek Baksh

Mr. Baksh joins CFH Clearing after three years and eight months as VP Institutional FX at CapMar Financial in London, where he was responsible for the sales of STP services via direct bank solutions for hedge funds, algorithmic traders, and white label partnerships.

Prior to his tenure at CapMar Financial, Mr. Baksh held the position of Sales Manager at CMC Markets for four and a half years, having joined CMC Markets in 2007.

Looking back one decade, Mr. Baksh spent two years at the coalface itself, firstly as a stockbroker for Hoodless Brennan at London’s Canary Wharf, before joining Blue Index as a derivatives trader in December 2006.

On his appointment today, Mr. Baksh stated

“I am delighted to join CFH Clearing. It is a company I’ve admired for a while, with an excellent reputation in the market and an impressive management team. I am looking forward to playing a key role in their future growth.”

Paul Jackson also spoke of the addition of Mr. Baksh to CFH Clearing’s Institutional Sales division by explaining

“Sadek joins CFH at an exciting time, when the company is looking to invest further and expand our business globally. His in-depth knowledge about liquidity and technology combined with his strong relationships in the institutional market make him a great addition to our team.”

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