Samantha Williams
About Samantha Williams
Samantha Williams serves as the Head of EMEA Sales at Backstop Solutions Group, where she has worked since 2018. With a background in finance and sales, she has held various positions at notable firms including Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, and StatPro.
Work at Backstop Solutions Group
Samantha Williams has served as the Head of EMEA Sales at Backstop Solutions Group since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions. Her leadership has contributed to the growth of Backstop's presence in the market, focusing on software solutions for fund administration and prime brokerage services.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to her current position, Samantha Williams held various roles in the financial services sector. She worked at Morgan Stanley as a Prime Brokerage from 2000 to 2001. Following that, she spent seven years at Lehman Brothers in a similar capacity from 2001 to 2008. After Lehman Brothers, she transitioned to StatPro as a Business Development Manager from 2011 to 2014, and then to AlternativeSoft AG, where she focused on Sales and Business Development from 2014 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Samantha Williams possesses extensive expertise in selling software solutions tailored for fund administration and prime brokerage services. She has a deep understanding of regulatory requirements and risk analysis within the hedge fund industry. Her experience encompasses a diverse range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, funds, derivatives, and OTC instruments.
Career Timeline
Samantha Williams has built a robust career in the financial services industry over the years. She began her career at Morgan Stanley in 2000, followed by a significant tenure at Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2008. After a brief period, she worked at StatPro from 2011 to 2014 and then at AlternativeSoft AG until 2017. Since 2018, she has been with Backstop Solutions Group, where she continues to lead EMEA sales.