Stephen Ponzio Joins BTIG as Head of Execution Strategy

​(Source: LinkedIn)

BTIG announced on Monday that Stephen Ponzio has joined the firm as Head of Execution Strategy. Mr. Ponzio will co-head the electronic trading division and be responsible for the development of BTIG's new generation of algorithms. As Head of Execution Strategy, he will also be integral in new initiatives for the firm's program trading and ETF market-making. He will be based in the firm's New York office.

"We are thrilled to welcome Stephen to BTIG," said Thomas Smykowski, Head of Systematic Trading at BTIG. "His expertise in algorithmic trading and strategic management will strengthen our Global Portfolio and Electronic Trading team and will enable us to enhance processes and provide optimal solutions for our clients."

Mr. Ponzio brings to the firm twenty years of experience in equity trading, on both the sell-side and the buy-side. Prior to joining BTIG, he ran electronic trading at Millennium, where he designed the platform to be more systematic, automated, and data-driven. Previously, Mr. Ponzio was a Director at Citi, where he built Citi's US trading algorithms and systematized risk pricing on Citi’s Cash Trading Desk.

"BTIG continues to seek leaders that will advance our teams and enrich our product offerings," said Christopher Rollins, Co-Head of Securities at BTIG. "We are excited about the expertise that Stephen brings to the firm as we continue to architect strategic initiatives that improve our efficiency."