Peter Buckley is a financial industry executive specializing in asset management, trading, clearing, and financial technologies. His combination of sector expertise and executive-level operational experience has enabled him to seed and develop disruptive companies. He was the co-head of global new business for ICAP plc, where he helped grow the BrokerTec bond trading platform from its early stages. He also served as an early investor and Board Director for the BATS Exchange while developing a global trading business at Tower Research Capital, later founding and leading its UK affiliate, Spire Europe Ltd, to expand operations across Europe and APAC. Peter went on to become Senior Managing Director and Head of Clearing at Newedge USA, where he was a member of the Executive Committee.
More recently, Peter has focused on fintech and new market opportunities. He served as Head of New Business for OpenYield, advising founders on a revised go-to-market strategy, and was CEO of Pat Inc., an AI firm targeting the wealth management sector. He also developed Funding University, a successful student loan facility in Atlanta backed by Amazon Ventures. A graduate of Lehigh University and the Lawrenceville School, Peter currently serves as a Board Director and Finance Director for 360 Academic Sports Academy and Youth Service League, both dedicated to creating opportunities for underserved student-athletes to earn scholarships to top secondary schools and colleges.
