John Austin
About John Austin
John Austin serves as the Chief Strategy Officer at LMAX Group, specializing in strategic planning for FX and derivatives exchanges. He has extensive experience in financial markets, having previously held senior roles at IG Group, Nadex, and Coinrule, and he possesses a strong background in machine learning applications for trading.
Current Role at LMAX Group
John Austin serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at LMAX Group, focusing on strategic planning within the FX exchange and derivatives exchange sectors. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and overall growth. His role involves overseeing business development and expansion efforts in these competitive markets.
Professional Experience in Financial Services
John Austin has extensive experience in the financial services industry. He previously worked at IG Group as Chief Strategy Officer and Financial Dealing Director, where he managed trading operations with significant revenues and marketing budgets. He also held the position of Executive Director at Nadex, contributing to the derivatives exchange sector. His advisory role at Coinrule involved mentoring the leadership team on various strategic matters.
Education and Expertise
John Austin studied at the University of Cambridge, earning a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science and an MA(Hons) in Natural Sciences. He also holds an MSc in Finance from London Business School. His academic background supports his expertise in strategic planning, machine learning applications, and derivatives trading.
Achievements in Trading Facility Development
Austin led the design and launch of Spectrum, a multilateral trading facility for securitized derivatives based in Frankfurt. His leadership in this project included overseeing business development and facilitating pan-European expansion, highlighting his capabilities in developing innovative trading solutions.
Investment Committee Involvement
John Austin served on the IG Group Investment Committee for three years, where he was responsible for overseeing the management and performance of investment portfolios. This role involved strategic decision-making and evaluation of investment opportunities within the organization.