Niamh Byrne
Greater London
Summary
A seasoned business development and client relationship manager with extensive CFD experience across all trading sectors, seeking to advance my career in a commercial role within Trading and Wealth Management. I have a proven track record in partnerships, institutional sales, and commercial strategy, with the ability to manage demanding client bases and consistently deliver above target. I am a self-starter with excellent communication and analytical skills, combining strong work ethic with creative and innovative thinking to win and retain business while maintaining first-class client service standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of UK & Ireland (Commercial Head)
Capital.com
02.2023 - 05.2025
- Responsible for developing and executing the Commercial strategy across all business lines for the UK & Irish business
- Leading the growth and development of UK business operations with focus on leveraged products and services
- Full P&L responsibility for UK budgets and financial performance
- Oversight of comprehensive marketing initiatives to drive business growth and client acquisition
- Direct management and leadership of UK sales teams across multiple product divisions
- Serving as SMF (Significant Management Function) holder and Executive Committee (ExCo) member
- Ensuring full regulatory compliance within the firm across all UK operations
- Responsible for planning and executing all key client events and relationship management activities
- Leveraging extensive CFD experience to drive product development and market positioning
Head of Global B2B2C Sales
IG Group
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Responsible for the growth and development of IG's global B2B2C/Partner proposition, with particular focus on CFD products
- Led all third-party integrations to IG (FIX API/White label/introducing broker clients) specializing in CFD offerings
- Key focus on selling IG's FIX API to partners with proprietary technology seeking liquidity across Equities, Indices, Commodities, FX, Cryptocurrencies and Options
- Managed onboarding and ongoing relationship management of institutional CFD accounts
- Coordinated global sales efforts for IG's B2B2C/Partner business across all international offices
- Oversaw global B2B2C financial targets and performance metrics
- Collaborated with local IG office heads and sales teams to formulate budgets and strategic plans for B2B2C business
- Conducted comprehensive market analysis and benchmarking of IG's CFD performance against competition
Head of UK B2B2C Sales
IG Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Spearheaded growth and development of IG's UK & European B2B2C/Partner proposition focusing on CFD products for Banks, Brokers, and third-party technology firms
- Full responsibility for sales, management and oversight of all UK Partner clients with emphasis on CFD product offerings
- Direct management and growth oversight of UK sales team specialising in CFD solutions
Senior Institutional Sales & Client Manager
IG Group
10.2011 - 01.2021
- Responsible for selling IG's comprehensive CFD product suite to Banks, Brokers, Hedge Funds, Family Offices, and Proprietary trading firms
- Managed extensive portfolio of High Net Worth Institutional relationships with focus on CFD trading solutions
- Developed deep expertise in CFD products across all asset classes during tenure
White Label Project Manager
IG Group
10.2010 - 10.2011
- Led initial creation and setup of white label trading sites for institutional partners
- Project managed rollout of new third party white label partner platforms specializing in CFD offerings
- Maintained ongoing operations of all White label CFD sites, ensuring compliance with local jurisdictions
- Managed partner communications and coordinated information flow for CFD-focused partnerships
- Oversaw all third party white label CFD clients and their operational requirements
Relationship Manager/Institutional Sales Support
IG Markets Australia
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Assisted in inception and ongoing maintenance of relationships with third party introducing brokers focusing on leveraged products
- Provided first-class client support to Institutional clients trading CFD products
- Drafted Introducing Broker agreements for CFD partnerships and established new IBs on internal systems
- Conducted KYC and AML checks on all new Institutional Partners with CFD trading focus
- Served as primary contact for White Label CFD partners throughout Australia and the UK
Client Services
RBC Dexia Investor Services
Sydney
09.2008 - 03.2009
- Managed Unit Registry operations including Applications, Subscriptions, Redemptions, Deceased Estates, and Transfers
- Handled balancing and reconciliation of units on issue and daily cash account reconciliation
- Prepared Quarterly and Annual reporting for Fund Managers and Unitholders
- Managed direct client relationships with Fund Managers and global clients on queries, cashflows, and issue resolution
Client Services
Davy Stockbrokers
04.2007 - 08.2008
- Delivered first-class, client-focused wealth management services to Davy clients
- Investigated and responded to all client queries from clients, accountants, solicitors, portfolio managers, and dealers
- Participated in opening new Davy private client accounts
- Managed external communications with appropriate discretion and care
Education
Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Management
Skills
- CRM systems (Salesforce)
- Excel
- Microsoft Office applications
- Bloomberg terminal
- Financial data systems
- CFD products
- Regulatory knowledge
- Compliance experience
- Executive leadership
- Committee experience
- Strategic planning
- Budget management
- Team leadership
- Sales management
Custom
References available upon request
Timeline
Head of UK & Ireland (Commercial Head)
Capital.com
02.2023 - 05.2025
Head of Global B2B2C Sales
IG Group
01.2022 - 02.2023
Head of UK B2B2C Sales
IG Group
01.2021 - 01.2022
Senior Institutional Sales & Client Manager
IG Group
10.2011 - 01.2021
White Label Project Manager
IG Group
10.2010 - 10.2011
Relationship Manager/Institutional Sales Support
IG Markets Australia
03.2009 - 09.2010
Client Services
RBC Dexia Investor Services
09.2008 - 03.2009
Client Services
Davy Stockbrokers
04.2007 - 08.2008
Bachelor of Business (Honours) - Management
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