Benoît Riquet
About Benoît Riquet
Benoît Riquet is the Product CTO at Murex, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in product management and development, having previously worked at Finastra and Sophis.
Current Role at Murex
Benoît Riquet serves as the Product CTO at Murex, a position he has held since 2023. He is based in the Paris area and oversees product development and strategy. His role involves leading teams to innovate and enhance Murex's product offerings, ensuring alignment with market needs and technological advancements.
Previous Experience at Finastra
Prior to joining Murex, Benoît Riquet worked at Finastra from 2018 to 2023. He held several key positions, including Product GM for Fusion Risk and Analytics for three years, and SVP/CPO for Treasury and Capital Markets for one year. His tenure at Finastra involved significant contributions to product management and development in the financial technology sector.
Educational Background
Benoît Riquet has a solid educational foundation in mathematics and computer science. He studied at Lycée Pierre de Fermat from 1997 to 1999, followed by the National School of Computer Science and Applied Mathematics of Grenoble from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he attended KTH Royal Institute of Technology, focusing on Financial Mathematics from 2001 to 2002.
Career Path and Experience
Benoît Riquet has extensive experience in the financial technology industry. He began his career as a Consultant at Société Générale and AXIEM from 2002 to 2004. He then worked at Sophis as a Project Manager and later as Head of Development from 2004 to 2012. He also served as Senior Director of Engineering at Calypso Technology from 2013 to 2018, contributing to engineering leadership and product development.