BlackRock promotes from within for new head of markets

Individual has been with the firm for more than two decades, most recently serving as co-head of global trading.

Daniel Veiner has been named head of markets at BlackRock, overseeing trading, origination, corporate access and ETF markets at the firm. 

Veiner has been with BlackRock for 22 years, having most recently served as co-head of global trading.

He took over the role following Supurna VedBrat’s departure back in 2023, stepping in as co-head of global trading alongside Jatin Vara.

Previously, Veiner was named one of The TRADE’s Rising Stars of Trading and Execution in 2016, the second iteration of the recognition which highlights promising up-and-coming talents in buy-side trading.

At the time, Veiner served as head of fixed income trading, EMEA, BlackRock. 

Read more: BlackRock fixed income trading chief backs role of sell-side partnerships 

Prior to joining BlackRock, Connecticut-based Veiner also worked a stint at Group One Trading as an equity options trader.

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