Mark Shiels
About Mark Shiels
Mark Shiels is the Managing Director of Sales Trading at Jefferies, with extensive experience in various senior roles across major financial institutions.
Managing Director, Sales Trading at Jefferies
Mark Shiels has held the position of Managing Director, Sales Trading at Jefferies since 2014. During his tenure, he has brought extensive experience and leadership to the firm, leveraging his background in sales trading to drive growth and strategy in this role.
Previous Role at Instinet Incorporated
Mark Shiels worked at Instinet Incorporated as Managing Director of Sales Trading from 2012 to 2014. Based in London, United Kingdom, he contributed to the company's operations in the region for two years, applying his expertise in sales trading to help meet organizational goals.
Background at Nomura International
Between 2008 and 2012, Mark Shiels served as Managing Director, Trading/Sales-Trading at Nomura International. Over these four years, he was involved in the trading and sales-trading sectors, playing a crucial role in the firm's trading activities.
Roles at Lehman Brothers
Mark Shiels held two significant roles at Lehman Brothers, serving as Executive Director, Equity Sales Trading from 2005 to 2008 and as Executive Director, Equity Trading from 2000 to 2005. In these capacities, he was responsible for leading equity sales trading and equity trading operations respectively, over a combined period of eight years.
Early Career at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson
From 1993 to 2000, Mark Shiels worked as Director of Trading at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson. During these seven years, he gained vital experience and honed his skills in trading, establishing a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in the industry.