MAS Markets Bolsters Leadership with Saul Knapp as New CRO
MAS Markets, riding high from a strong 2025, has appointed Saul Knapp as Chief Risk Officer (CRO). It shows the firm’s push for global expansion through stronger risk governance. MAS Markets is an FCA-regulated multi-asset liquidity provider.
More About the Hiring
Knapp joins from Rostro Group. There, he served four years—most recently as Group CRO and earlier as COO. In 2025, he also led Scope Prime’s new Futures and Options division. His prior roles include CRO at Equiti Capital, Britannia Global Markets, and trading positions at Equiti Group, GKFX, and others, dating back to 1992.
As CRO, Knapp will manage enterprise-wide risks—market, operational, and credit. Also, he will align with global regulations to uphold top-tier standards.
Leadership Perspectives on the Appointment
MAS Markets CEO Simon Blackledge views this as a transformative step. He emphasized Knapp’s expertise in regulatory complexity and scalable risk systems. It reinforces the firm’s focus on trust and high-quality institutional solutions during expansion.
Knapp himself is eager to enhance operational resilience, integrate technology, and fuel growth in key markets. He will build on MAS Markets’ reputation for innovative liquidity services.
Knapp’s Extensive Risk and Trading Expertise
Saul Knapp brings over 25 years in finance, starting as a floor trader and manager at LIFFE London and KAS Associate Bank. He advanced to head roles in market risk at Saxon Financials, Tamoris, and Torrovex Trading. There, he oversaw real-time risk for market-making, algorithmic trading, commodities, fixed income, and indices.
Later, Knapp held senior trader positions at GKFX and Equiti Group. There, he worked on FX, CFDs, futures, electronic trading, market abuse monitoring (MAD/MAR), and best execution via MT4/Prime XM. As CRO at Britannia, Equiti Capital, and Rostro Group, he built operational risk frameworks, led audits, incident reporting, and executive committees. He also managed 100+ proprietary traders and global teams.
About MAS Markets
MAS Markets is a multi-asset liquidity provider for institutional trading and liquidity solutions. CEO Simon Blackledge founded it in 2021. The firm provides institutional-grade liquidity and trading technology for brokers, hedge funds, family offices, and professional traders. It provides coverage across FX, metals, indices, commodities, and digital assets. It also emphasizes tailored solutions, ultra-low-latency execution, and infrastructure supported by Tier 1 and regional banking relationships.
Wrapping Up
Knapp’s hire shows MAS Markets’ investments in senior talent, tech, and infrastructure. It makes the firm a resilient leader in multi-asset liquidity amid regulatory shifts and expansion. Watch for enhanced risk frameworks driving institutional trust worldwide.
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