Liquidnet has confirmed the launch of its US equity options offering, the next step in its multi-asset journey.
Chris Blackburn
As part of the move, Andrew Arnold has joined from Credit Suisse as a senior execution trader, high touch, while Jason Lichten has been appointed senior execution trader, low touch. Both are focused solely on US equity options.
Chris Blackburn, global head of multi-asset at Liquidnet, said: “The market has seen sustained growth over the past several years and we see clear opportunities to deliver value to our members by extending our execution expertise into this space.
“With Andrew and Jason’s depth of experience, we’re well-positioned to build a differentiated offering that complements our existing capabilities across equities, fixed income and listed derivatives.”
Liquidnet launched a new multi-asset trading desk, providing its members with one centralised desk which gives access to liquidity across a variety of asset classes, back in August 2024, as revealed by The TRADE at the time.
Since then, the offering has continued to grow and expand into new areas.
Arnold is set to oversee the build out of the high-touch offering. He has previously held senior sales trading roles at Cantor Fitzgerald, Baycrest, Tullett Prebon, GFI, and Credit Suisse.
Lichten’s experience includes stints at Wolverine Execution Services, RBC Capital Markets, BT Radianz and Merrill Lynch – he is set to focus on developing Liquidnet’s low-touch electronic options capabilities in the position.
“The continued electronification of the US options market presents real opportunities for innovation. Liquidnet’s technology-driven approach and global network provide a strong foundation for developing advanced low-touch solutions tailored to institutional needs,” said Lichten.