Omar Ghalloudi Joins Mesirow to Head European Trading

Investor - People | Feb 20, 2025 | Mesirow Financial Private Equi

Mesirow, an independent financial services firm based in Chicago, has appointed Omar Ghalloudi as the Senior Managing Director and Head of European Trading, Institutional Sales and Trading. This move is part of Mesirow's strategy to expand its presence across European and Asian markets. Ghalloudi, who has over 20 years of experience in credit trading across investment-grade, high-yield, and distressed debt markets, has previously held senior roles at Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, and Citi. This strategic hire aligns with Mesirow's broader vision of enhancing its Institutional Sales and Trading team under the leadership of Jason Handrinos. Ghalloudi's extensive expertise, especially in navigating complex financial landscapes such as the European Sovereign crisis and integrating trading books post-mergers, positions him as a valuable asset in realizing Mesirow's global growth and client service objectives.

Sectors

  • Financial Services
  • Capital Markets

Geography

  • Europe – The article highlights Mesirow's strategic expansion into European markets.
  • United States – Mesirow is an American financial services firm, headquartered in Chicago, which is expanding globally.

Industry

  • Financial Services – The article discusses the operations and strategic expansions of Mesirow, a financial services firm, within the European trading markets.
  • Capital Markets – The article focuses on Mesirow's efforts to strengthen its Institutional Sales and Trading, underpinning its engagement in various credit market activities.

Financials

    Participants

    NameRoleTypeDescription
    MesirowPrivate Equity FirmCompanyAn independent, employee-owned financial services firm focusing on delivering a wide range of financial services including institutional sales and trading.
    Omar GhalloudiSenior Managing Director, Head of European TradingPersonNewly appointed senior leader at Mesirow with extensive credit trading experience across major financial institutions.
    Jason HandrinosGlobal Head of Fixed Income Sales and Growth, Institutional Sales & TradingPersonLeader managing Mesirow's strategic expansion into the European and Asian markets.
    Bank of AmericaFormer Employer of Omar GhalloudiCompanyOne of the major financial institutions where Omar held senior trading positions.
    Deutsche BankFormer Employer of Omar GhalloudiCompanyA significant previous employer of Omar with roles in credit trading.
    CitiFormer Employer of Omar GhalloudiCompanyAnother major financial institution where Omar gained substantial trading experience.