Clear Street hires two more top brokers in London, New York

New York-based Clear Street said on Thursday it has hired in the US John Levene, a former Goldman Sachs partner, to run the group’s prime brokerage arm.

Edward Tilly, CEO of Clear Street, said: “We welcome John to his new role, where his industry expertise and strategic mindset will be instrumental in advancing our mission to provide best-in-class technology and client service.”

Clear Street has also hired Jane Fincham, a top metals broker who joined the firm in London last week, according to the FCA Register.

Fincham was at Marex for a time after that firm acquired in October 2022 ED&F Man Capital Markets where Fincham worked for nearly 13 years as a managing director in base metals broking.

Before ED&F Man Capital Markets, Fincham worked for 12 years as a managing director at Man Financial Services.

Clear Street declined to comment on Fincham’s appointment.

These are the latest hires by Clear Street as the firm looks to grow aggressively in the US and Europe.

The group has hired in the past three months at least 16 brokers in London.

Clear Street said last week it has hired Matthew Cyzer as head of markets, execution from TD where he was chief executive officer of TD Cowen Execution Services.

Phillip Hylander, also formerly of Goldman Sachs and Deutsche Bank, joined last month as managing director, execution.

Clear Street became in December the eighth category one, ring-dealing member of the London Metal Exchange, effectively announcing the clearing broker’s arrival in London.

Jacinda Fahey, CEO of Clear Street UK and Europe, said last week: “We are building a sustainable business in the UK with scalable infrastructure to ensure we continue delivering innovative solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. These leadership appointments reflect our dedication to hiring top-tier talent and driving long-term success."

Clear Street was approved on October 17 by the Financial Conduct Authority to “hold and control client money”, according to the UK regulator’s register.