Roy Zimmerhansl
Partner – Capital Markets
Roy is a Senior Capital Markets Executive with over 20 years of expertise in securities finance, collateral management, and fintech. He has a proven track record of driving transformative growth, launching innovative platforms, and delivering strategic solutions across global financial markets.
Co-Lead of the Securities Lending Working Group for both UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce and EU T+1 Industry Committee, Roy demonstrates exceptional ability to blend strategic vision with detailed process understanding.
Professional Experience
› Partner at WTS Hansuke (since 2025)
› Pierpoint Financial Consulting – Practice Lead (2019 – 2024)
› Podcast Host – Securities Lending Spotlight / Pierpoint Perspectives (2020 – Present)
› HSBC – Managing Director, Global Head of Securities Lending (2013 – 2018)
› Zimmerhansl Consulting Ltd | FinTuition Ltd | Trading Apps Ltd | Trade Journals (2008 – 2013)
› ICAP PLC – Managing Director, Head of Electronic Securities Lending (2006 – 2008)
Industry Leadership
› Co-lead, Securities Lending Working Group, UK Accelerated Settlement Taskforce.
› Co-Lead, Securities Lending Working Group, EU T+1 Industry Committee.
› Vice Chair, International Securities Lending Association.
› Member, Bank of England Securities Lending and Repo Committee.
› Board Member, Pan-Asia Securities Lending Association.
Recognition
› Global Custodian Legend – 2013.
› Global Custodian Lifetime Achievement Award – 2015.
› Global Investor/ISF Magazine Lifetime Achievement Award – 2019.
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