Our leaders
United by a shared ambition to always find a better way
Our team of industry leading specialists came together through a shared belief that there’s a better way to do things. We’ve been thinking disruptively and building innovative tech to drive efficiencies, solve problems and improve outcomes for more than a decade. The combination of our team’s skills, deep industry understanding, strong quantitative foundation, new tech and proven track record of working flexibly with our clients makes our offering a winning alternative to big tech firms.
Experience
Our leaders bring decades of industry experience to the table.
They’ve honed their expertise across various sectors, from investment management and life & pensions to advanced technology platforms – giving them a deep understanding of the industry’s complexities.
Beyond their extensive industry knowledge, our leaders are true pioneers when it comes to innovative technology in financial services. They have consistently been at the forefront of developing and implementing solutions that not only meet the current needs of our clients but also anticipate future trends.
An industry expert delivering
unit-linked structured solutions
David Macdonald
Chief Executive Officer
David is the strategic driver and CEO of Socius Technologies, bringing a wealth of experience from his impressive career in the financial services industry. With over 25 years of experience, David has held senior positions at both Deutsche Bank and Barclays Investment Bank. At Barclays, he served as a Managing Director within the Investment Banking Division, where he was the Global Head of Retail Insurance Solutions, working closely with life insurance companies to develop innovative policyholder investment solutions. David’s deep understanding of the capital and financial markets, combined with his passion for disruptive innovation, has positioned Socius Technologies as a leader in delivering cutting-edge solutions. A graduate of the University of Nottingham with a 1st Class (Joint Honours) degree in Electronic Engineering and Mathematics, David also holds an MBA from Erasmus Graduate School of Management in The Netherlands.
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David is your go-to person for discussions on developing unit-linked structured solutions, the intricacies of the life insurance sector, and leveraging technology to drive innovation in financial services.
Greatest achievement...
David’s greatest achievement is leading the global development of retail insurance solutions at Barclays Investment Bank, where he successfully transacted business across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, setting new industry standards.
Personal mantra...
“Replication leads to relegation.” David believes in pushing boundaries with innovative, disruptive solutions to stay ahead in a competitive market.
A second-to-none software developer and mathematician
Robert Smith
Chief Technology Officer
As our Chief Technology Officer, Robert’s deep expertise in quantitative financial modeling and automated trading systems drives the company’s technological innovations. With over 20 years of experience within the investment banking division of Citi where he served as Managing Director and Head of Data Analytics and Algorithmic Trading for Global Credit Markets, Robert has a proven track record of delivering cutting-edge solutions. His team at Citi was responsible for developing sophisticated automated pricing and trading systems, leveraging advanced techniques such as stochastic filtering, machine learning, and back-testing frameworks. A highly skilled software developer, Robert is proficient in C++, Python, and functional programming languages, with extensive experience in real-time, event-based systems. He holds a DPhil in Robotics from Oxford University and a MA in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, and is a key player in our senior team and in developing the future direction of the business.
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Robert is your expert on automated trading systems, machine learning in financial markets, and the development of advanced pricing and risk management tools.
Greatest achievement...
Robert’s greatest achievement lies in leading the development of Citi’s automated trading and data science platforms, revolutionising how credit markets operate and setting new standards in the industry.
Personal mantra...
“Hands-on innovation.” Robert believes that being deeply involved in the technical aspects of projects is key to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in financial technology.
David Stuff
Proposition Development
David is a seasoned capital markets pioneer with a career dedicated to creating and implementing innovative concepts that have become staples in the retail financial world. With the responsibility of proposition development, David crafts and refines our offerings; identifying new use cases, proposition refinements to meet client needs as well as spot areas of the market ripe for disruption. With a strong background as a statistician, tactician, and academic, he brings insightful and informed analysis to every aspect of financial markets. David’s strategic thinking and deep understanding of the market needs and existing solutions make him a crucial driver of our innovative solutions.
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David is the person to talk to about capital markets innovation, client relationship management, and the strategic development of financial technologies.
Greatest achievement...
David was responsible for pulling together the parts that allowed Barclays to become the largest retail structured product business in the UK.
Personal mantra...
“Break the loop.” David is driven by the challenge of breaking closed-loop thinking and the thrill of delivering innovations that achieve widespread adoption.
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