BTIG announced today that Steve Marchini has joined the firm’s Electronic Trading Sales division as a Managing Director. Mr. Marchini will be focused on utilizing BTIG proprietary trading technology to help clients monitor performance, manage costs and make informed trading decisions.

Mr. Marchini joins BTIG with extensive institutional trading experience. Most recently, he was a Lead Consultant at Macquarie Asset Management. Previously, Mr. Marchini was the Alpha Pro-Chief Operating Officer at FactSet Research Systems-Portware and Head of Electronic Sales and Trading at Aritas Securities. Earlier in his career, he was a Managing Director at JPMorgan Investment Management.

“We are pleased to welcome Steve to BTIG,” added Anthony Brown, Co-Head of Electronic Trading at BTIG. “He brings considerable algorithmic trading knowledge across trading systems, execution expertise and a strong track record for successful relationship management that will help us generate thoughtful and creative solutions for our clients.”

BTIG’s Electronic Trading business provides clients with intelligent electronic trading tools and an unbiased approach to low-touch execution. The firm’s agency-only platform delivers access to liquidity, transparency and flexibility for clients located around the globe. BTIG combines advanced technology with high-touch service to deliver highly effective electronic trading solutions.