Marex has expanded its outsourced trading capabilities in Asia, with the addition of Charlie Woodcock to its Hong Kong-based team as an international outsourced trader.
Charlie Woodcock
Woodcock’s appointment aligns with growing demand for outsourced trading both in Asian markets and across the world.
Jack Seibald, global co-head of prime services and outsourced trading at Marex, commented: “The outsourced trading market continues to evolve as investment managers seek greater flexibility, specialist expertise and scalable operating models. Asia is a particularly important part of that story.
“We’re seeing strong growth in demand from managers within the region, while an increasing number of global firms are looking for experienced local execution partners to help them navigate Asian markets. [Woodcock] is a strong addition to the team and further strengthens our ability to support clients through a global platform backed by regional expertise.”
He brings more than two decades of institutional trading experience to his new role, having most recently served as a managing director in APAC outsourced trading for buy-side clients at Outset Global, a role he held for more than three years.
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Prior to this, Woodcock also held positions as head trader at Zaaba Capital and senior equity trader at Asiya Investments, both based in Hong Kong.
Earlier in his career, he also worked in trading-related roles at firms including Louis Capital Markets and Merril Lynch.
Speaking about his new role, Woodcock said: “We’re seeing investment managers become increasingly global in how they deploy capital, while also looking for greater flexibility and scalability in how they operate.
“Marex is well positioned at the centre of those trends. I’m looking forward to working with clients across the region and helping them navigate opportunities across Asian markets.”
Currently, Marex’s global outsourced trading team spans more than 35 traders, and the firm has continually expanded its offering over the past year.
In July 2025, former UBS outsourced trading business development lead, Serhan Eryuksel joined Marex, in a role focused on sales in the UK, Europe and MENA.
Eryuksel had previously spent 15 years at UBS, and his appointment at Marex followed news in March 2025 that UBS had made a shock exit from the outsourced trading game.