RJ O'Brien hires Staniford to lead institutional development

Chicago-based RJ O'Brien & Associates (RJO) has hired Daniel Staniford as an executive director, responsible for institutional business development in New York and London.

Staniford joins the broker from Citi, where he spent 13 years in various roles, most recently as a managing director in rates sales. He began his career at Brown Brothers Harriman & Co, where he spent seven years and became a vice-president in the commodities lending department.

Based at RJO's New York office, Staniford will travel regularly to the UK to expand the firm's sales capabilities. He will report to chairman and chief executive Gerald Corcoran.

"Dan is highly respected in the industry, and he has a great track record of building enduring client relationships and recruiting talented, experienced salespeople. I'm confident he will be a great asset to us, as we further build out our institutional sales teams and onboard clients throughout New York and London, as well as across the globe," says Corcoran.

Dan is highly respected in the industry, and he has a great track record of building enduring client relationships
Gerald Corcoran, RJ O'Brien & Associates

"I'm thrilled to join RJO, which has a stellar reputation, a high-touch service philosophy, fantastic risk management metrics and cutting-edge technology. Not only does the firm have a more than 100-year history and full commitment to the futures business, but I've been amazed at the longevity of the board, management, employees and clients alike," Staniford says.

"I believe RJO is ideally positioned in this regulatory and global environment, and I'm looking forward to bringing aboard new salespeople and clients in the growing regional offices in New York and London," he adds.