Marex Bolsters Paris Cash Equities Team with Three Senior Director Appointments

Marex has significantly bolstered its European equities desk with three senior appointments across its Paris and Ireland operations. For fintech professionals, these hires signal a strategic push to bridge liquidity and market access between the UK, US, and European markets, reinforcing Marex’s role as a critical intermediary in global cash equities.

What was announced

Marex SA, the firm's Paris-based entity, is expanding its Cash Equities team with the addition of three Directors. Glenn Dalton joined the firm as Director, Cash Equity Sales Trading, effective 2 November. He is followed by Edward Dunne, who takes on the role of Director and Head of Cash Equity, Ireland, and Dave McEvoy, who joins as Director, Cash Equity Sales Trading; both appointments are effective 11 November.

The new hires report to Alexis Bert, Head of Cash Equities Europe, under the broader oversight of Bradley Dyer, a member of the Marex Global Leadership Team. This expansion is designed to enhance the firm's existing Paris-based equities offering while specifically targeting growth and coverage in the Irish market. By strengthening these regional hubs, Marex aims to provide a more robust conduit for clients navigating the complexities of cross-border trading between the US, UK, and Continental Europe.

The move focuses on improving connectivity and helping institutional clients access a wider variety of growth sectors and market opportunities in both directions across the Atlantic and the English Channel. The hires represent a clear investment in the firm's ability to facilitate trade flow between Ireland and the wider European and US markets, ensuring that the cash equities business can meet the demands of a geographically diverse client base.

"Glenn, Edward and Dave bring substantial equities experience and strong client relationships to Marex. We continue to invest in and strengthen the connectivity we provide between Ireland, the US and wider European markets. This supports our strategy to help clients access an ever-broader range of markets and growth sectors."

Alexis Bert, Head of Cash Equities Europe at Marex

The companies involved

Marex is a diversified global financial services platform that operates as a major liquidity provider and broker across multiple asset classes. Headquartered in London, the firm has established a significant presence in the world’s major financial hubs, including New York, Chicago, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The company provides essential market infrastructure, including execution, clearing, and data services, to a broad client base of institutional investors, banks, and corporate entities.

The firm has historically been known for its strength in commodities, but it has aggressively diversified its portfolio to include financial futures, options, and cash equities. Operating under various regulated entities, including Marex SA in France, the group has positioned itself as a bridge between traditional finance and emerging market segments. Its scale allows it to compete with top-tier investment banks by offering specialized access to niche markets alongside high-volume liquid assets. This latest expansion in Paris and Ireland reflects a broader corporate objective to deepen its footprint in post-Brexit European financial markets and maintain high-touch service for institutional clients requiring cross-border execution.

What FF News has reported before

FF News has tracked Marex’s recent efforts to integrate traditional financial structures with emerging asset classes. In October 2026, the firm made headlines by launching Marex Bridges TradFi and Crypto with First Institutional QIS Indices on Digital Assets. This followed closely on the heels of another major digital expansion, where Marex Launches OTC Rolling Spot Crypto to Bridge Institutional Finance and Digital Assets. These moves highlight a consistent theme in Marex’s growth: the creation of sophisticated institutional pathways into volatile or complex markets. The firm’s broader institutional environment has also seen shifts, such as when Lord Stanley Fink Appointed Chairman of Britannia Global Markets to Drive Institutional Growth, reflecting the competitive landscape for senior leadership in the brokerage space.

What this means

The expansion of the Paris and Ireland desks suggests that the post-Brexit fragmentation of European equity markets remains a primary driver of recruitment strategy. For firms like Marex, the challenge is no longer just about maintaining a London presence, but about creating a seamless "tri-market" bridge between the UK, the EU, and the US. This puts pressure on mid-tier brokers who lack the regulatory footprint to operate across these jurisdictions simultaneously. The specific focus on Ireland highlights its growing importance as a secondary European hub for cash equities, raising questions about whether we will see further migration of trading talent away from traditional centers toward specialized regional offices to capture localized liquidity.