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02 Nov 2021
SMBC Nikko Securities America Hires Paul Spivack as Managing Director, Deputy Head of Capital Markets
New York, NY – November 2, 2021: SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., a member of SMBC Group, today announced that Paul Spivack has joined the firm as Managing Director, Deputy Head of Capital Markets. In this role, he will work closely with the firm’s debt business, providing his advice and counsel to help drive further growth for this unit. He will report to Scott Ashby, Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets and Investment Banking, Senior Deputy President.
“We are very pleased to welcome Paul to the firm as a senior leader of our Capital Markets business,” said Scott Ashby. “His strong and diverse background, in various asset classes, through a global lens and perspective will add significant value to our mix of clients. We are confident that Paul will help support the sustained growth of this business, will be an integral member of our expanding team, and will help to enhance the execution of our strategy and delivery for corporate clients.”
Paul joins SMBC Nikko Securities America from Morgan Stanley, where he spent the past 17 years, most recently as a Managing Director, Joint Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets (FICM) Americas and Head of Latam Debt Capital Markets, a role he served in since 2018. He also served as Managing Director, Global Head of FICM Syndicate and as a member of the Global Capital Markets (GCM) Operating Committee. In these roles, Paul jointly managed a group of more than 100 professionals across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia. These teams were responsible for the origination and execution of debt securities, loans (including acquisition finance), derivatives, liability management, and securitization.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2004, Paul served in various positions with Hawk Global Advisors, Bank of America Securities, Bear Stearns, Credit Suisse First Boston, UBS, Coudert Brothers, and the office of Hon. Ralph K. Winter.
Paul earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University.
About SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.
SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. is a member of SMBC Group, one of the world’s largest global financial institutions. Based in New York City, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. provides investment securities and other financial services to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on North America and Latin America. SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. caters to institutional investors such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investment advisors.
About SMBC Group
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 85,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. As of June 30, 2021, its total assets were $2.11 trillion.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
Media Relations Contact:
Mina Takahashi
+1 212-756-5593
mina_takahashi@smbcgroup.com
“We are very pleased to welcome Paul to the firm as a senior leader of our Capital Markets business,” said Scott Ashby. “His strong and diverse background, in various asset classes, through a global lens and perspective will add significant value to our mix of clients. We are confident that Paul will help support the sustained growth of this business, will be an integral member of our expanding team, and will help to enhance the execution of our strategy and delivery for corporate clients.”
Paul joins SMBC Nikko Securities America from Morgan Stanley, where he spent the past 17 years, most recently as a Managing Director, Joint Head of Fixed Income Capital Markets (FICM) Americas and Head of Latam Debt Capital Markets, a role he served in since 2018. He also served as Managing Director, Global Head of FICM Syndicate and as a member of the Global Capital Markets (GCM) Operating Committee. In these roles, Paul jointly managed a group of more than 100 professionals across the U.S., Latin America, Europe, and Asia. These teams were responsible for the origination and execution of debt securities, loans (including acquisition finance), derivatives, liability management, and securitization.
Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2004, Paul served in various positions with Hawk Global Advisors, Bank of America Securities, Bear Stearns, Credit Suisse First Boston, UBS, Coudert Brothers, and the office of Hon. Ralph K. Winter.
Paul earned his Juris Doctor from Yale Law School and a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University.
About SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc.
SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. is a member of SMBC Group, one of the world’s largest global financial institutions. Based in New York City, SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. provides investment securities and other financial services to corporate and institutional clients, focusing on North America and Latin America. SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc. caters to institutional investors such as mutual funds, hedge funds, and other investment advisors.
About SMBC Group
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 85,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. As of June 30, 2021, its total assets were $2.11 trillion.
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC Rail Services LLC, Manufacturers Bank, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.
Media Relations Contact:
Mina Takahashi
+1 212-756-5593
mina_takahashi@smbcgroup.com