Sucden Financial Appoints Bruno Almeida as Chief Financial Officer

Sucden Financial has appointed Bruno Almeida as Chief Financial Officer, strengthening its senior management team as the firm continues to expand its multi-asset execution and clearing operations. His appointment has received regulatory approval from the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

Almeida joined Sucden Financial in September 2024 as an Executive Director, holding responsibility for regulatory and financial risk oversight. Since then, he has been closely involved in strengthening the firm’s capital and liquidity frameworks, an area of growing importance for execution and clearing providers operating across multiple asset classes.

Prior to joining Sucden Financial, Almeida served as Chief Financial Officer for the UKMEA region at FNZ Group. He was also an Executive Director and board member of FNZ Securities Ltd, giving him direct experience in regulated financial governance and operational oversight. Earlier in his career, he worked within the FCA’s Prudential Specialists Department, contributing to supervisory policy and risk assessment, and held senior roles at Itaú BBA International and KPMG.

In his new role, Almeida will assume responsibility for Sucden Financial’s financial strategy, regulatory capital management, and balance sheet oversight, supporting the firm’s activities across FX, fixed income, and commodities. His appointment reflects a broader focus on financial resilience as market infrastructure firms face increasing regulatory and operational demands.

Sucden Financial Chief Executive Marc Bailey said Almeida’s experience has already proven valuable, particularly in enhancing internal risk management processes. Almeida noted that the firm’s scale, market positioning, and long-term growth potential were key factors behind his decision to take on the CFO role.

Founded in 1973, Sucden Financial operates as a global execution, clearing, and liquidity provider, backed by the wider Sucden Group while maintaining independent trading operations.