Sandeep Kohli has expanded his ongoing tenure at MUFG EMEA, stepping up as regional head of markets sales and trading.
Sandeep Kohli
In his new position, London-based Kohli will assume leadership of sales and trading in EMEA for MUFG Securities EMEA (MUSE), where he will oversee strategy, risk management and coordination across global markets sales and trading teams in the region.
He will also report to Nobu Nanjo, chief executive of MUSE, and Mike Yarian, head of global markets sales and trading (ex-Japan).
“His deep understanding of our international business, together with the strong relationships across the global organisation, will be instrumental in bringing together the strengths of our combined global markets franchise and supporting its continued growth in EMEA,” added Yarian.
Kohli’s appointment succeeds Richard Smithyes, who left the firm in September 2026 following almost 20 years at MUFG.
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Kohli initially joined the firm in 2025, serving as co-head of international securities strategic office.
He brings more than two decades of industry experience to his new role, spanning sales and trading, technology and operations.
Previously in his career, he worked at firms including BNY, BNP Paribas, Nomura and Deutsche Bank.
Commenting on the appointment, Nanjo said: “We continue to strengthen our global markets franchise and capture growth and efficiency opportunities across our international business. [Kohli’s] extensive experience will help us continue to further strengthen MUFG’s position as a key player in the industry.”