What is FinPro Network?

Executive Board

Rolo Ledesma

Fifty Ads Management
Business Development

Jeff Blanco

Canaccord Genuity Inc.
Managing Director and Head of FX

Non-Executive Board

Laura Casanova

Lucera Financial Infrastructures
CCO at Lucera Financial Infrastructures

Robert Strawbridge

Options Technology
VP Head of Canada - Business Development

Carl Gomes

BMO Financial Group
CIO Market Risk & Corporate Treasury

Brian Liedberg

Ingenium Inc.
Revenue Growth Officer

Who we are

We are a group of professionals who work in Capital Markets – both from the sell-side, buy-side, ECNs & vendors; in a variety of roles, including salespeople, sales traders, proprietary traders, prime brokerage, liquidity management, senior management, operations, research, development, strategy, etc. FinPro Network started in New York in 2016 with the intention of leveraging the group’s relationships across the market to help other professionals in the industry.

FinPro Network is committed to promoting the interests and ambitions of its members throughout the global financial markets. FinPro uses the strength of their network to maximize members’ employment opportunities while fostering goodwill and high standards of integrity and professionalism.

FinPro Network’s mission is to:

  • Assist our colleagues who are seeking employment in the industry;
  • Serve as mentors to each other and to younger professionals;
  • Offer regular networking opportunities to members;
  • Maintain our focus as a service-oriented group of professionals;

Group rules

Join our network of executives from top trading and financial technology companies. Our goal is to connect financial professionals through productive, social, and business networking events. If you are looking to expand your professional network, FinPro is a great place to start. We host events that enable professionals to strengthen relationships, make new contacts, and enjoy a sense of community.

Who are the members?

In New York, where this network group started, we have more than 300 members that actively and frequently gather together in networking events and outings - helping members find and learn more about new opportunities in the market. FinPro Network started out primarily as a group of FX pros; now we are expanding into other asset classes, like digital assets, in order to potentially expand the career opportunities available to all members.

Why should I join?

Because you want to use your experience, your knowledge and your contacts to pay it forward; to help other industry colleagues who need career assistance - in varying degrees; and because you will also personally benefit from the networking experience.