The new hire has worked at Binance, IMF, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs
The Financial Markets Authority (FMA) has appointed Daniel Trinder (pictured above) to join its enterprise leadership team as executive director of strategy and design.
Trinder is expected to join the FMA, from the UK, in June to lead the design and execution of the FMA’s strategic focus, including responsibility for functional teams comprising, economic-based analytics, research and insights, strategy and planning, policy, and external relations and communications.
He will initially be based in Wellington.
Trinder has more than 25 years of experience in strategy, policy, and regulatory affairs. He was most recently with Binance and has held senior roles at HM Treasury in the UK, the IMF, Deutsche Bank, and Goldman Sachs. He also served as a consultant on strategy, policy, and governance to several firms and institutions.
He brings to the authority extensive experience in developing and delivering strategic direction, capability and planning, implementing policy and legislative changes, and leading successful and diverse teams at a global level.
Trinder is an “exceptional appointment for the FMA, bringing world-class talent and experience to our enterprise leadership team. Daniel has extensive global experience of financial services, international regulators, and stakeholder management – across both commercial and government sectors,” said Samantha Barrass, FMA CEO.
“In setting the design for our strategic direction, Daniel’s leadership experience will ensure the FMA brings an enhanced focus to our use of economic insights, data and intelligence, policy expertise, and the successful communication of our purpose to all our stakeholders,” Barrass said.
Trinder has an MA in Economics, from York University, Toronto, and a Ph.D. Economics, from Queen Mary University of London, where he is also an honorary professor.
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