TP ICAP’s Parameta post-trade head departs for undisclosed opportunity

Departing executive has been with TP ICAP for 15 years including as global head of post-trade for Parameta and as its global head of electronic markets.

TP ICAP’s global head of post-trade solutions for its post-trade and data and analytics division, Parameta Solutions, has left the firm for pastures new, The TRADE can reveal.

David Perkins has left TP ICAP after 15 years, serving in his most recent role for the last year and a half. Prior to becoming Parameta’s global head of post-trade, Perkins spent four years as global head of electronic markets for the interdealer broker, and nine years as global head of electronic broking for Tullett Prebon prior to its merger with ICAP in 2016.

Previously in his career he also spent four years as head of eBusiness for EMEA at ABN AMRO, two years as head of sales at equity trading firm Van der Moolen, and held various previous roles at Goldman Sachs, Martin International Securities and ICAP.

“It has been an absolute pleasure working for the firm and with so many talented people. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everybody for their help and support,” said Perkins in an update on social media.

“To the eMarkets group and post trade solutions teams, which I was proud to be responsible for, I would like to acknowledge your professionalism, hard work and loyalty. Thanks for the fun times! Finally, I would like to extend my gratitude to the company for all of the opportunities they have provided me over the years.”

His next position has not been disclosed.

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