A recent organizational change at Blueberry Markets has led to the promotion of Christopher Nelson-Smith to the position of Chief Operating Officer. This evolution in leadership was announced on LinkedIn, where he confirmed his transition from the role of Head of Trading and Operations, which he had held for over a year and a half.
Prior to his tenure at Blueberry Markets, Nelson-Smith gathered substantial experience during his eight-year stint at Vantage. During this time, he held various roles, including Director, where he was responsible for managing liquidity, facilitating corporate relations, and ensuring compliance across several operational facets. Additionally, he was the Global Head of Risk for almost eight years, taking charge of risk management, overseeing trading operations, and implementing internal controls. He also briefly served as a Senior Trader.
Nelson-Smith’s journey through the finance industry saw him assume key leadership responsibilities at VT Markets as well. There, he worked as a Director for nearly four years, emphasizing client relations, operational efficiency, and risk management practices crucial for navigating the tightly regulated environment of finance, especially within the Australian context.
Before his roles at Vantage and VT Markets, he was a Senior Market Maker at GAIN Capital for over four years, where he managed market-making processes across various asset classes, including foreign exchange, equities, and commodities. His career in finance began at City Index, where he worked as a Dealer in London for more than four years.
In conjunction with this executive transition, Blueberry Markets has also taken steps to enhance its offerings through technological integration. The firm has partnered with Spotware to incorporate the cTrader platform into its services. This strategic move is part of a multi-platform initiative, reflecting a fresh brand identity that includes a new logo, updated typography, and newly designed websites. The rebranding effort aims to provide clearer communication and a more user-friendly experience across trading platforms, educational resources, and social media channels.
The cTrader platform is poised to provide a versatile trading experience, featuring capabilities for manual, copy, and algorithmic trading with tools such as cBots, cloud execution, and API access. Moreover, it offers advanced functionalities like Level II pricing, trade receipts, order protection, and sophisticated charting options. This platform is accessible on various devices, including web, desktop, Mac, and mobile, and supports a wide array of languages to cater to a global audience.
Through these developments, Blueberry Markets is positioning itself to enhance its operational framework and improve user experience significantly, aiming to remain competitive in the dynamic trading landscape.