RTX Fintech Appoints Former Interest Rate Swaps Trader André Léger as Chief Product Officer
RTX Fintech & Research, a leading U.S. electronic interdealer trading platform for interest rate swaps, has announced the appointment of André Léger as Chief Product Officer and Head of Markets, Asia. Léger will overview end-to-end product development, steer the firm’s global platform roadmap, and lead efforts to enhance market connectivity and functionality through integrated research and dealer engagement.
With more than 15 years of trading experience at top global institutions including BNP Paribas and Goldman Sachs, Léger brings deep insight into the global interest rate swaps landscape. Having actively traded across USD, EUR, CAD, and JPY markets, he is uniquely positioned to expand RTX’s reach in Asia and strengthen its support for clients across emerging markets.
“Joining RTX is a fantastic opportunity — we’re not just improving how the global swaps market operates; we’re transforming it,” said Léger. “At our core, we view ourselves as partners with banks, providing answers that eliminate the costly, cumbersome workflows that have long constrained the market. With competition for customer business at an all-time high and bid/offer margins compressed, traders need a platform that actually alleviates these pressures.”
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Léger added, “My mission is to make trading smarter, quicker, and more intuitive — empowering participants to bridge traditional dealer workflows with advanced electronic execution. Having , I’m excited to assist build the kind of platform I wish I always had — one that truly reflects how modern markets should work.”
James Cawley, CEO of RTX Fintech, welcomed the appointment: “We’re delighted to have André join RTX at this pivotal stage of growth. His market knowledge and proven in both trading and product innovation make him an exceptional addition to our leadership team. His expertise will be instrumental as we continue to scale our platform globally and deliver innovative answers that address the evolving needs of our clients.”
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RTX Fintech’s proprietary Request-for-Trade (RFT) technology underpins its mission to revolutionize derivatives trading by streamlining negotiations, improving price transparency, and delivering real-time clearing and trade surveillance. The platform offers dealers and Eligible Contract Participants (ECPs) a centralized hub for efficient, capital-optimized trading, addressing long-standing challenges in the interdealer swaps and options markets.
Founded by seasoned industry experts and backed by major , RTX is redefining how interdealer trading is conducted — combining cloud-based infrastructure, real-time analytics, and workflow automation to deliver speed, efficiency, and transparency across markets.
