Built by people who understand markets.
Solaris Black is run by traders, engineers, risk managers and operators who have spent their careers inside the systems that move global capital.
One team across disciplines.
Solaris Black was built by people who have sat on both sides of a trade. Our leadership team brings experience from investment banks, proprietary trading firms, exchange technology providers and regulated financial institutions. That background shapes how we design products, manage risk and serve clients.
We do not separate the people who build the platform from the people who run it. Engineers work next to traders, risk analysts review designs before they ship, and client coverage teams are trained on the same tools our clients use. The result is a platform where every feature has been tested against real market conditions.
Below you will meet the senior leaders responsible for each area of Solaris Black, followed by the principles that guide how we hire, collaborate and make decisions.
Marcus Reid
Chief Executive Officer
Market structure, strategy
Elena Vasquez
Chief Technology Officer
Matching engine, latency
James Whitaker
Chief Financial Officer
Capital, treasury, reporting
Daniel Osei
Head of Trading
Liquidity, execution quality
Sofia Lindqvist
Head of Risk
Margin, exposure controls
Rahul Mehta
Head of Engineering
Platform, APIs, reliability
Clara Boateng
Head of Client Coverage
Onboarding, support desk
Priya Nair
Head of Compliance
Regulatory frameworks, licensing
Amara Diallo
Head of Marketing
Brand, growth, communications
Hannah Müller
Head of Operations
Settlements, process excellence
Omar Hassan
Head of Security
Infosec, fraud prevention
Isabella Rossi
Head of Institutional Sales
VIP clients, prime services
Tom Chen
Head of APAC Expansion
Regional growth, partnerships
Nina Petrova
Head of EMEA Expansion
European markets, licensing
Kenji Tanaka
Lead Quant Researcher
Pricing models, alpha research
Principles that shape the team.
Execution obsession
Every decision is measured by whether it makes the platform faster, clearer or more reliable for the person placing the trade.
Small teams, big ownership
We keep teams lean and give them end-to-end ownership. The people who design a system also operate it and answer for its results.
Move with evidence
Ideas win on data, not seniority. We prototype quickly, measure honestly and kill what does not improve the client experience.
Risk-aware by default
From code reviews to custody design, we ask what could go wrong before it does. Safety and speed are not treated as opposites.
Markets & liquidity
Our trading and quant teams design pricing, manage liquidity relationships and monitor execution quality across every asset class we support.
- Real-time monitoring of spreads, slippage and fill rates.
- Direct relationships with liquidity providers and market makers.
- Continuous model improvement for fair, stable pricing.
Technology & product
Engineers, designers and product managers build the platform as one unit — from matching infrastructure to the mobile interface.
- Low-latency matching and market-data systems.
- APIs, mobile apps and web interfaces sharing one account model.
- Rigorous testing, observability and incident-response discipline.
Risk, compliance & operations
The team that keeps client funds safe, rules followed and settlements running on time — even during volatile market sessions.
- AML, sanctions and transaction-monitoring programmes.
- Segregated client funds and multi-layer custody controls.
- 24/5 operations coverage across global trading hours.
Client coverage
Onboarding, support and institutional coverage teams are trained on the platform so questions are answered by people who understand the product.
- Fast, verified onboarding for retail and professional clients.
- Support desk staffed by trained platform users.
- Dedicated coverage for high-volume and institutional accounts.
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Solaris Black Group entities are regulated in their respective jurisdictions as follows: (1) Solaris Black Exchange Limited is authorised to operate a multilateral trading facility for virtual assets; (2) Solaris Black Clearing and Custody Limited is authorised to provide clearing, custody and central securities depository services; and (3) Solaris Black Trading Limited is authorised to carry out the following regulated activities: (i) dealing in investments as principal; (ii) dealing in investments as agent; (iii) arranging deals in investments; (iv) managing assets; (v) providing money services; and (vi) arranging custody.
Risk Warning: Virtual asset prices can be volatile. The value of your investment may go down or up and you may not get back the amount invested. You are solely responsible for your investment decisions and Solaris Black is not liable for any trading losses you may incur.