The Headhunter

LCH in Merger Talks with DTCC

The FT reports this morning that the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation and LCH.Clearnet have held talks about a possible merger that would create the first post-trade services group straddling the Atlantic.

The article states that a merger with LCH.Clearnet - likely to be structured as a takeover by the DTCC - would create by far the largest clearing and settlement group in Europe. The FT also points out that the talks, which have been under way intermittently during the past nine months, were by no means likely to result in a deal.

Product Manager - Risk - based London, global remit

Our client is a global player in the securities lending space.

We seek a global Product Manager to drive forward revenues within their Risk business division. You will develop new risk-related products within the securities lending arena. You will have a good understanding of credit risk models, particularly the application of VAR models in the context of Basel II. You will also have a strong understanding of the current regulatory environment.

You will have direct experience of building products in the credit markets and you will be used to creating strong client realtionships with clients, Sales, Support and Marketing.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Aine Hall on +44 (0) 20 7392 2644.

Global Partner Manager - Risk Solutions - London

Our client, a privately owned firm in the risk solutions space, seeks a global Partner Manager to manage relationships with their partners. These partners include data, research and technology firms as well as industry bodies. The role is based in London and there will be global travel.

This role will suit candidates who have strong client relationship skills within the wholesale financial markets. You will also be keen to learn about risk. In your current or previous roles you will have strong experience of client training/product implementation/client support where you have worked towards signing contractual user agreements with investment banks or investment managers. You will have excellent networking skills.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please call Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644.

Thomson Completes Acquisition of Reuters

Thomson today completes its acquisition of Reuters.

Tom Glocer, CEO of Thomson Reuters, is cited in the press saying this is "a very exciting day for our shareholders, customers and employees. Thomson Reuters will deliver the intelligent information needed to give businesses and professionals the knowledge to act. We call our information "intelligent" because it is not only insightful, highly relevant andtimely, but it is also made available in formats which applications can consume and to which they can add further value. We are witnessing the maturation of the information economy and content from Thomson Reuters will be its currency."

Click here for the new Thomson Reuters website.

Nyfix buys FIXCITY

A report yesterday announces NYFIX's acquisition of FIXCITY.

FIXCITY's flagship product ioinet is reportedly highly regarded for its sophisticated IOI (indications of interest) analysis, filtering and alerting capabilities.

NYFIX said that it would combine its IOI workflow expertise with FIXCITY's front end technology to deliver a liquidity discovery solution that will enable clients to swiftly capitalise on trading opportunities.

Here's the Nyfix press release.

New Business Sales EMEA - Risk Solutions - based London

Our client, a privately backed firm, develops innovative risk analysis, portfolio re-balancing and performance attribution systems. They have offices in the US, Asia and Europe

We seek a Sales Executive who has had past verifiable success in selling risk solutions in Europe. You will have strong market knowledge including quantitative investment theory, and a good contact base amongst buy-side firms. You will be expected to work with existing clients and network within these firms to increase revenues. You will also prospect for new business.

This is an opportunity to have equity participation in a business that has ambitious plans for growth in Europe. Languages will be advantageous but are not mandatory.

Please contact Aine Hall on +44 (0)20 7392 2644 for a confidential discussion about this role.