Simon Askew
Global Head of Fixed Income Sec Lending Trading at BlackRock (Repo/P&L owner/collateral & balance-sheet optimisation/RWA optimisation/prime)
- Role
- Global Head of Fixed Income Securities Lending Trading Director at BlackRock
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Simon Askew
A highly accomplished executive with over 15 years of experience in securities finance, securities lending, and hedge fund repo financing. Currently serving as Global Head of Fixed Income Securities Lending at BlackRock, overseeing a substantial trading book.I have built and run a high-performing securities lending desk and FI product. My expertise spans fixed income repo and securities lending across rates, credit, and emerging markets (specials & GC), cross currency and collateral optimization (equity upgrade/funding), team leadership, and regulatory strategy. Proven track record of driving performance, revenue growth, and strategic expansion while navigating an evolving market and regulatory landscape.
Experience
Global Head of Fixed Income Securities Lending Trading Director
Aug 2023 — Present · NY, US
Expanded scope to drive the creation of a consolidated Global Fixed Income Securities Lending trading team, integrating teams in London and New York while providing strategic oversight to Hong Kong.Led business strategy with a focus on performance optimization, revenue growth, efficiency, and automation/e-trading, working closely with Prime Broker and Repo counterparts to navigate the evolving global regulatory landscape and develop solutions.Enhanced risk management by reducing interest rate exposure and deepening collaboration with the Cash Reinvestment Portfolio Management team to drive synergies and optimize returns.
Education
Keele University
Bachelor’s Degree, Economics and Management Science
1999 — 2002
Skills
- Fixed Income
- Bloomberg
- Financial Markets
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.