Bernstein has named Chloé Bonnaffoux as an equity sales trader, based out of Paris.
Bonnaffoux joins the firm’s Nordic and Dutch cash equity sales trading desk, with her appointment expected to expand Bernstein’s EEA client‑facing capabilities in Paris, as well as reinforce the firm’s Continental and Dutch platform.
In addition, Bonnaffoux’s addition is also set to strengthen the firm’s quantitative and electronic trading capabilities.
Speaking in an announcement on social media, Francois Gour, head of cash equity trading for Continental Europe at Bernstein, said: “Excited to welcome Chloé to our Nordic and Dutch cash equity sales trading team!
“Her energy is already bringing great momentum to the desk. Looking forward to achieving new successes together and continuing to strengthen our franchise in the region.”
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Bonnaffoux joins the firm after working as a country and sovereign risk analyst at Societe Generale, where she has also covered derivatives during an internship at the firm.
In April 2024, AllianceBernstein and Societe Generale launched Bernstein as a joint venture, with the objective of providing a global cash equities and equity research-focused offering.
The firm provides provide institutional investors, corporates and financial institutions with investment insights into North American, European and Asia Pacific equity markets, alongside liquidity access and global trading technology.
Moreover, Bernstein has also further expanded its Paris-based team in recent months, and in January 2026, Amaury de Miguel joined the firm’s cash equity execution team as an electronic sales trader.