Misys Banking Systems, a global leader in banking software and solutions, has appointed Steve Victore as managing director of its treasury and capital markets business in the Americas.
“We are delighted Steve is joining us at a time of real growth in the capital markets industry throughout the Americas,” says Edward Ho, CEO Treasury & Capital Markets, Misys Banking Systems. “With financial institutions focusing efforts on the areas of their business which will generate higher margins, we are seeing a surge of interest in our treasury and capital markets products and solutions. I am confident that Steve has exactly the right experience and skills to help us increase our lead over the competition in this exciting market.”
Steve Victore joins from the trading and portfolio management software business, Beauchamp Financial Technology, where he was Group Head of Sales & Marketing and a member of its Board of Directors. Previously, he has held senior positions in many of the leading financial technology business, including COO of FinTech, the web-based trading & portfolio management software company and Senior Vice President of Key Corp, where he managed trading, portfolio management, brokerage and risk management systems for the company and was also on the Management Committee of its Victory Asset Management business. Before Key Corp, Steve Victore ran the western hemisphere business of Rolfe & Nolan as its President and CEO and was promoted to CEO of the parent company’s Global Capital Markets business within a year of joining. Prior to Rolfe & Nolan, he was General manager of the Americas for Infinity Financial Technology, managing operations and technology groups for Fixed Income Derivatives at Citibank and subsequently Director of Global EMK operations at Bankers Trust.
“The performance of Misys Treasury & Capital Markets has been outstanding since its formation last year, with significant wins that added to what was already one of the most impressive client lists in the industry,” says Steve Victore. “With significant product innovation now being rolled out, I am confident that our market share will continue to grow with our traditional client base as well as in the buy-side across the Americas. It is exciting to have the opportunity to work with such a successful franchise that still has room for growth.”