Mesirow Institutional Sales & Trading Expands Presence in Asia with Key Senior Hire
- Simon Moore brings more than two decades of experience, including 15 years based in Asia, in global markets research and sales.
- Deep experience in both Emerging Market and US/European credit, from Investment Grade to distressed situations.
- Strong client relationships with many of the world's largest firms will enhance Mesirow's global distribution capabilities and serve clients.
CHICAGO, Oct. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mesirow, an independent, employee-owned financial services firm, today announced the appointment of Simon Moore as Senior Managing Director and Head of Asia Fixed Income within Mesirow Institutional Sales and Trading. In this role, Moore will lead the advancement of Mesirow's Asia strategy, build a dedicated team, and strengthen the firm's presence in key financial hubs while expanding client relationships across the region.
With more than 20 years of experience, Moore has held senior leadership roles at Credit Suisse, Standard Chartered Bank and Barclays, where he built and led both research and credit sales teams. He was most recently the Head of Asia Credit Sales at Barclays in Singapore, from 2015 to late 2024. He brings strong capabilities across fixed income, in both hard and local currency debt, and has a proven track record of building top tier franchises. Moore began his career in credit research and strategy, first in New York and then in Hong Kong as Head of Asia Credit Strategy for Credit Suisse.
"Simon's appointment is a catalyst for Mesirow's international growth strategy," said Jason Handrinos, Global Head of Fixed Income Sales and Growth. "His success in building and leading teams in Asia makes him uniquely qualified to lead our next phase of expansion."
Moore's deep client relationships will play a central role in expanding Mesirow's Asian market access, by establishing regional trading operations and building cross-border distribution networks. Accessing Asian markets is a key next step for Mesirow, given its strong offering across fixed income products.
"Mesirow's vision for building a world-class global platform is exciting," said Simon Moore. "We have an opportunity to deliver real impact for clients and capture growth in some of the world's most dynamic markets. Mesirow has a unique product set and delivering it to Asia clients makes sense for all involved."
Moore has a BA in International Studies from Emory University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Michigan. Prior to business school, he was an award-winning journalist for CNN and NBC News.
For more information, please visit mesirow.com/capital markets.
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