Meet our new board member: Chiara Ginty 

Newly appointed board member, Chiara Ginty – EMEA Head of Operations at BTIG Limited – reflects on the growing relevance of sustainability in operations, the role of collaboration and why small, practical steps can make a big difference. 

With nearly two decades in financial markets and deep expertise in post-trade operations, Chiara brings valuable perspective to the board. At BTIG Limited, she leads post-execution services across equities and fixed income, drives operational automation and champions inclusivity through the firm’s Diversity & Inclusion Group. 

Her belief in sustainability runs deep, especially when it comes to people. From supporting young talent to advancing best practices across the industry, Chiara is passionate about making sustainability real and relevant in day-to-day operations. 

You’ve been involved with Sustainable Trading for a while. What made you want to join the board? 

Sustainable Trading has been close to my heart for a few years now. BTIG has been a strong supporter, and I’ve been lucky to work closely with Duncan and many members across various workstreams. I’ve really valued the energy and commitment they bring to improving our sector. 

So, when I thought about applying for the board, it felt like a natural next step. I wanted to use my experienceand network to contribute more, whether that’s growing participation, supporting initiatives or helping expand the impact of Sustainable Trading across the sector. 

How do you see your role contributing to Sustainable Trading’s mission? 

For me, it’s about two things. First, continuing to help shape and expand the application of best practices to improve sustainability, which is still relatively new for many in our industry. And second, making sure we don’t lose sight of the social aspects of sustainability.

I’ve always been passionate about mentoring and supporting the next generation, especially women entering finance. Through Sustainable Trading and other initiatives, I want to help keep those topics on the agenda. That’s how we drive meaningful change. 

Where do you see the biggest challenges and opportunities for sustainability in operations and post-trade? 

There’s a huge opportunity in driving more consistency and bringing people together. Our industry is very segmented – buy side, sell side, brokers, insurers – and bringing alignment across these groups isn’t easy, but it’s important. 

At the same time, regulation is evolving and geopolitical factors are adding complexity. These challenges make it even more important to think about how sustainability fits into operational resilience and day-to-day processes. Clearer, more widely adopted standards, alongside collaboration, can help make sustainability a core part of how we work. 

Where should the industry focus its efforts right now? 

Regulation will play a major role in driving momentum. Having clear standards gives firms something tangible to work towards and helps create consistency across the market. 

But action also starts within individual organisations. It’s important to look internally, assess where you are, and set achievable goals. 

Sustainable Trading’s best practices and progress framework help here. They offer structure and guidance that firms can use to benchmark and move forward. Starting small, but with intention, is key. 

How can the industry collaborate more effectively? 

Collaboration is critical, but it has to be focused. Given the variety of participants, it makes sense to start by bringing together groups that face similar challenges and building alignment from there. 

At the same time, we should continue to advocate for stronger, more consistent standards. Having clearer guidelines, supported by government and regulatory bodies where possible, would help drive broader adoption and make sustainability part of business-as-usual.

What advice would you give to firms or individuals looking to engage more deeply in sustainability for financial markets? 

Start small. If sustainability feels new, begin with a simple internal assessment.  Look at what you’re already doing. You may be further along than you realise. Then set achievable goals. There’s no need to take on everything at once – it shouldn’t feel overwhelming.  

Sustainable Trading offers excellent guidance and opportunities to engage with peers, which makes it easier to build momentum. Start small, stay connected and keep moving forward. That’s how lasting progress happens.  

And finally, what do you enjoy outside of work?

Spending time outdoors is really important to me. My son is a competitive skier, so a lot of our free time is spent in the mountains during the season. It’s great for him and for us as a family, it keeps us active and away from screens. Beyond that, travel and time with family are always priorities, but skiing is definitely at the heart of our family time.