ING has appointed Alexander (Alex) Critien as Global Head of FM Rates and NonLinear Trading, effective February 2, 2026.
In this newly created role, Alex will lead the global FM Rates and NonLinear Trading platform. He will work closely with regional trading teams, technology partners, quantitative functions, and other key stakeholders to build on the firm’s strengths and enhance outcomes for clients worldwide.
Alex joins with nearly two decades of experience in Rates Options trading, having spent his entire career at J.P. Morgan across London and Paris.
He has held a series of senior positions from Analyst through to Managing Director, most recently serving as Desk Head and risk owner for the EMEA Rates Options business.
Niall Carton, Global Head of FM Trading said: “Alex’s deep expertise in nonlinear markets, combined with his leadership in quantitative innovation, will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our global Rates offering at ING.”
Throughout his career, Alex has built a strong track record of sustained financial performance and leadership across both clientdriven and risktaking activities.
He is widely recognised for his contributions to frontoffice technology and quantitative tooling within Rates Options, having personally developed—or led the development of—numerous models and trading tools that have shaped nonlinear pricing and risk management at J.P. Morgan.
His expertise spans major volatility products across multiple currencies, including EUR, GBP and CHF, and includes leading complex model transitions during periods of extreme market stress.
Alex Critien, Global Head of FM Rates and NonLinear Trading said: "I’m pleased to join ING and work with teams globally to strengthen our Rates and NonLinear offering for clients. It’s a strong platform with great potential, and I look forward to contributing to its continued progress for our clients."
Alex holds a First Class Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Oxford, with additional studies at Princeton University. He also serves as an officer in the UK Army Reserve.
In his new role, Alex will report to Niall Carton, Global Head of FM Trading.
