iSAM Securities Appoints Sam Johnson to Managing Director, Ryan Poole as Chief Investment Officer

January 09, 2024 - In alignment with its strategic vision and commitment to growth and innovation, iSAM Securities has announced updates to its leadership titles. Sam Johnson has been named Managing Director, while Ryan Poole takes on the role of Chief Investment Officer (CIO).

These changes reflect iSAM Securities' strategic alignment with the broader iSAM group, which delivers quantitative and systematic solutions to sophisticated financial institutions with a foundation of scientific precision.

On his new title, Sam Johnson commented, “This title change not only represents a personal milestone but underscores the collective dedication of our team to drive innovation and excellence in the financial industry. Both new titles help to better acknowledge the importance of the individual and collective strengths of each of the firm’s people, from technologist to salesperson – all of which are essential to the continued development of iSAM Securities.”

Ryan Poole, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), iSAM Securities

Ryan Poole, now CIO, remarked on the evolution of the business, "The business I started in over 5 years ago has evolved significantly. This change reflects a willingness to adapt as the markets in which we operate become more competitive and clients become more sophisticated. Our new titles are emblematic of how we embrace change and are always seeking to improve the way we do business, as we make new strategic partnerships and continue to service existing clients with best-in-class liquidity and technology solutions.”

Looking ahead to 2024, iSAM stated that, ‘In altering the internal structure, the firm is better able to both provide access to clients they have yet to reach, as well as dramatically improving the existing client experience through a deep understanding of how they operate.’

iSAM Securities, regulated by the FCA, SFC, CIMA, and CTFC, is a premier algorithmic trading entity and a reliable partner for liquidity, technology, and prime services to institutional clients and trading platforms worldwide. The firm provides comprehensive prime brokerage and execution services through its advanced proprietary technology and market-leading analytics, with clearance through the group’s bank Prime Brokers.