Jim Ross

Jim Ross has been at the forefront of institutional equity market developments for more than thirty years as a pioneer and leader in the development, operations and adoption of successful non-displayed ATS/crossing businesses, with a specific focus on call auction markets, non-displayed liquidity and portfolio/block trading.

Prior to joining CODA Markets, Jim was the founder and CEO of MatchPoint, LLC, an enterprise ATS/crossing platform acquired by the New York Stock Exchange to replace their legacy equity crossing facilities. Jim oversaw the integration, re-launch and operations of NYSE MatchPoint’s intraday, non-displayed and electronic equity trading facilities. For fourteen years, Jim ran Instinet’s global electronic crossing businesses and later spearheaded their global institutional sales and relationship management division.

Jim has served as an industry expert and thought leader on market structure and industry issues for the SEC’s Office of Compliance, Investigation and Examination Division, FINRA, investment managers and ATSs.