BidX hires James Roddy as Head of Institutional Sales
London based, FCA regulated multi-asset liquidity solutions provider BidX Markets has announced that it is continuing its hiring spree with the addition of James Roddy as the company’s new Head of Institutional Sales.
James Roddy will be responsible for supporting the firm’s professional client base with their trading needs, and ensure smooth access to the firms’ industry leading technology, Tier 1 liquidity, and outstanding client service team. Roddy will be based out of the broker’s London office, and will report to CEO Simon Blackledge.
Mr. Roddy was most recently Sales Director – Institutional Sales at Bosonic, and has also worked at VIBHS Financial UK, ICM Capital, Valbury Capital, ODL Securities, BGC Partners, and TP ICAP.
Simon Blackledge, CEO and Founder of BidX Markets said:
“As a growing trading solutions provider we have been expanding our team over the past months to maintain the highest level of service and support our professional clients have become used to. I’m delighted to be welcoming James Roddy to our team as our new Head of Institutional Sales. He has a remarkable network within the financial services industry and expert knowledge of the financial markets that is next to none.”
James Roddy, BidX Markets’ new Head of Institutional Sales commented:
“I’m incredibly pleased to be joining BidX Markets, a firm I was drawn to due to the integrity the business is built on and the respectable work ethic that it has become well known for. BidX Markets’ outstanding reputation in the industry and the high level of customer service it delivers professional clients is what makes me proud to be part of this team.”
“The firm is constantly evolving and enhancing its service offering to lead the way in terms of delivering the most advanced trading environment for professional traders. I’m excited to be working on some new pioneering projects which we’ll be announcing more of in the very near future.”
BidX Markets has recently made some significant new hires as part of their expansion plans including Robert Brown as Head of Strategic Development and Arun Lakhani as Operations Manager.
BidX Markets provides tailored access for brokers, asset managers and funds to industry leading Tier 1 liquidity, connectivity, and distribution services. The company recently received an investment from and entered into a strategic partnership with non-bank market maker Solid. BidX was founded in 2021 by Simon Blackledge, who had previously run MT4/MT5 white label solutions provider itexsys.