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Simon McWilliams is a highly respected finance executive with extensive experience in scaling, institutionalising, and transforming multi-billion-dollar investment management firms, with a focus on hedge funds and private equity. He is known for successfully navigating complex, high-growth environments with significant assets under management, while leading lean, highly skilled teams to achieve outstanding results.
Simon serves as Chief Financial Officer at Tether, the largest stablecoin and fourth largest digital asset globally. Tether also makes principal investments such as advanced computing, neurotechnology and AI.
Simon is a Senior Business Advisor at global fintech firm, WizzFinancial. Previously, Simon served as CFO at LetterOne, a multi-asset investment manager. During his tenure, he oversaw a $15 billion treasury business unit and managed all non-investment functions.
Simon also held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Quantmetrics Capital, a short-term systematic quantitative trading firm, where he transformed the company into a recognised hedge...Simon McWilliams is a highly respected finance executive with extensive experience in scaling, institutionalising, and transforming multi-billion-dollar investment management firms, with a focus on hedge funds and private equity. He is known for successfully navigating complex, high-growth environments with significant assets under management, while leading lean, highly skilled teams to achieve outstanding results.
Simon serves as Chief Financial Officer at Tether, the largest stablecoin and fourth largest digital asset globally. Tether also makes principal investments such as advanced computing, neurotechnology and AI.
Simon is a Senior Business Advisor at global fintech firm, WizzFinancial. Previously, Simon served as CFO at LetterOne, a multi-asset investment manager. During his tenure, he oversaw a $15 billion treasury business unit and managed all non-investment functions.
Simon also held the position of Chief Operating Officer and Partner at Quantmetrics Capital, a short-term systematic quantitative trading firm, where he transformed the company into a recognised hedge fund, increasing assets under management and boosting institutional credibility. His earlier roles include key positions at Waha Capital, Investment Dar, and GLG Partners Inc.
Simon holds an MBA from IE Business School; a Master’s in Finance from INSEAD; and a Bachelor of Accounting Science degree. He is a Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Management Accountant (CGMA).
Away from business, Simon is an avid long-distance runner who has run countless marathons and ultra-distance events.
He devotes time to charitable pursuits and is a dedicated Chelsea & Westminster Hospital NHS Trust supporter. Simon raised over £60,000 by running 10 marathons in 10 days, funded new neonatal blankets, commissioned a permanent artwork installation by Andy Burgess, and loaned several pieces of art.READ MOREVIEW LESS
Founded in 2014, Tether is the blockchain company behind USD₮ and other fiat and commodity-backed stablecoins. Tether also invests proprietary funds in energy infrastructure, advanced computing, education, neurotechnology and AI.
WizzFinancial is a global fintech group specialising in cross-border payments, foreign exchange, microlending, digital wallets, and B2B payment technology solutions. It serves over 25 million customers across 170 countries, with a network of 250 correspondent banks.
LetterOne is an international multi-asset investment manager focused on long-term growth across energy, healthcare, technology, and retail sectors. Simon oversaw the $15Bn treasury business unit, managed non-investment functions including finance and operations, and led technological, internal control and process improvements.
Quantmetrics Capital Management
Partner & Chief Operating Officer
Dec 2013
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Jul 2016
London, UK
Quantmetrics Capital Management LLP, founded in 2003 by Dr. Mushtaq Shah and James Fowler, is a multi-award-winning hedge fund specialising in short-term systematic trading strategies. As COO & Partner Simon helped transform the firm into a recognised hedge fund. He also oversaw investor relations, compliance, and technology within the company.
Waha Capital is an Abu Dhabi-listed multi-asset manager and one of the Emirate’s leading private sector investment houses. Simon was responsible for the finance function within the Waha Capital Markets business unit.
The Investment Dar
Head of Finance and Operations
Aug 2008
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Feb 2013
London, UK
The Investment Dar is a Kuwait-based investment company managing diverse assets across real estate, financial services, and automotive industries. Notable assets include Aston Martin, World Dubai, Grosvenor House and Bahrain Islamic Bank. Simon was responsible for establishing the London business unit's back office including finance, operations and compliance.
In addition to paying for blankets and artwork installations at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, Simon has also loaned art from his private collection to the Trust.
