Liquidnet Enters Equity Derivatives And Adds 2 Senior Hires, Oliver Deutschmann and Juan Ferrer Pons As Part Of European Expansion

Liquidnet has appointed two senior executives to expand its listed derivatives business across continental Europe and into equity derivatives, building on the firm's existing equities and fixed income capabilities.

Oliver Deutschmann has joined as Head of Equity Derivatives for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, leading client acquisition across the region and overseeing deployment of Liquidnet's equity derivatives capabilities. He will also support expansion of the listed derivatives offering throughout continental Europe.

Deutschmann brings over 15 years of experience, most recently serving as head of equity derivatives for Credit Suisse, where he led redevelopment of the equities flow derivatives business in Germany and Austria. He previously held senior roles including head of ETD fixed income sales for Germany and Austria at UBS and sales trader at Commerzbank.

"Establishing local teams in key European hubs enhances our ability to deliver a more tailored service offering to buy-side firms while deepening access to liquidity in the region," said Oliver Deutschmann, head of equity derivatives, EMEA at Liquidnet. "The move into Equity Derivatives is a natural next step in the evolution of our Listed Derivatives business, allowing us to bring our technology-led, buy-side focused model into new asset classes and unlock meaningful synergies across our network."

Juan Ferrer Pons has been appointed as Listed Derivatives Sales Trader, based in Madrid. He will focus on supporting members in continental Europe with tailored liquidity solutions, helping them navigate local markets and optimise execution across the region.

Ferrer Pons spent the majority of his career at BBVA, holding various trading roles across funds of hedge funds and equity derivatives. Most recently, he served as equity derivatives broker at TP ICAP, Liquidnet's parent company.

The appointments reflect growing demand from buy-side clients for multi-asset solutions delivered through a single, agency-focused platform, according to the London-based firm.

Founded in 1999, Liquidnet operates as a technology-driven agency execution specialist that connects institutional investors to global investments. The firm's network includes more than 1,000 institutional investors spanning 57 markets across six continents.