Commodities broker MF Global has appointed Michael Roseman as its new chief risk officer responsible for the overall management of MF Global’s risk department worldwide including market, credit and operational risk.
Roseman will also oversee the company’s compliance function and will report directly to CEO Kevin Davis. Prior to joining MF Global, Roseman served as chief risk officer for the Americas at Newedge Group.
“Michael has very broad experience managing risk around the asset classes that this company brokers,” said Davis. “I’m delighted that he has decided to join MF Global and believe he will make a strong addition to our executive management team.”
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