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Simon Waddington

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Head of Post-Trade & RegTech Solutions at EquiLend
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

A senior finance leader with 25 years of experience in trading, product development, and sales. As Head of Post-Trade & RegTech Solutions at EquiLend, he leverages a highly technical skillset to define and execute business development strategies, facilitating accelerated revenue growth. He holds a Bachelors Degree from McGill University.

He has a passion for leveraging technology wherever possible to improve efficiency and productivity, backed by skills in systems development and data analysis.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Head of Post-Trade & RegTech Solutions
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Priorities

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Post-Trade Solutions
In his current role at EquiLend, he leads the post-trade solutions team, building on his prior experience as COO of the International Securities Lending Association (ISLA).
Regulatory Technology
His title and responsibilities at EquiLend directly involve leading RegTech solutions, and he is proficient with major European and global financial regulations.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Head of Post-Trade & RegTech Solutions
EquiLend
9-2024 - 5-2025
Chief Operating Officer
International Securities Lending Association (ISLA)
1-2019 - 2-2024
Managing Director, Head of Business Development EMEA, Securities Finance
State Street
2-2016 - 1-2019
Managing Director, Head of Business Development & Relationship Management EMEA, Agency Lending
State Street
6-2012 - 1-2016
Director & Head of EMEA Trading, Securities Finance
RBC
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Media appearances

EquiLend onboards Waddington. Featured in Securities Finance Times
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EquiLend onboards Waddington. Featured in Securities Finance Times
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Education
1996 - 1999
Bachelor’s Degree
McGill University
1991 - 1996
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St Paul's School
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