Wematch.live, a leading global securities finance platform, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Alvin Oh as North American Head of Securities Lending Product. Based in Wematch’s New York office, Alvin will spearhead product development and strategy, bringing an extensive track record of innovation and expertise in the securities finance space.

Alvin joins Wematch with a robust background in product management within fintech and securities lending. Most recently, he served as Director of Product at Axoni, where he led the delivery of B2B SaaS solutions for Corporate Bond Primary Issuance. Before Axoni, he spent nearly a decade at EquiLend, where he contributed significantly to trading product strategy and development.

In his new role at Wematch, Alvin will be responsible for driving the growth and evolution of the securities lending product suite in North America. His focus will be on expanding the platform’s capabilities, enhancing client experiences, and strengthening Wematch’s position in the market.

Edward Hochstadter Jr., CEO of Wematch LLC & Head SBL Sales & Coverage for North America, commented: “Alvin’s depth of experience in securities lending and his track record in product strategy and innovation make him the perfect fit to lead our North American Securities Lending Product. We are excited to have him on board as we continue to expand our offerings and provide market-leading solutions to our clients.”

Joe Parascandolo, Director of Securities Lending Sales & Coverage for North America at Wematch, stated: “We’re excited to have Alvin on our team. His expertise will be instrumental in supporting and growing our U.S. Securities Lending business, and I look forward to working with him to further strengthen our market presence.

Alvin Oh added: “I am thrilled to join Wematch and contribute to their mission of transforming the securities finance industry. With the dynamic product suite Wematch has developed, I look forward to driving innovation and providing our clients with enhanced solutions that address their evolving needs.”

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