Our tireless quest for innovation can only be pursued by a multidisciplinary team, with proven experience building electronic trading solutions. A team we are greatly proud of. And in everything we do, we are committed to excellence and transparency.
Managing Director
Holds a degree in Economics from USD, in California. Has built a successful career heading teams in first-tier local and global brokerage firms. Nilson pioneered electronic trading in Brazil in the mid-2000s, having led its development over the years. Joined as Ideal’s CEO in late 2019 with the mandate to establish and execute the firm’s strategy. Is a member of the B3’s Advisory Committee for topics pertaining to trading.
Managing Director
Engineer graduate from the University of São Paulo and an MBA from Insper. With in-depth experience in product control and financial planning, Leandro has held key roles in top local and international financial firms. Is a member of the faculty of the CFA Society Brazil, specializing in financial reporting and analysis.
Managing Director
Holds an Engineering degree from the University of São Paulo and a master’s degree in International Relations from IE Business School. Has dedicated his career to risk management, as well as to designing, implementing and overseeing internal controls programs and corporate governance. Has held key leading roles in top-tier financial institutions in São Paulo and New York.
Managing Director
Earned his Engineering degree at the University of São Paulo. Started his career at Banco Itaú and joined Link Investimentos, the largest Brazilian independent brokerage firm at the time as product controller. Worked with strategic planning for Itaú’s institutional broker dealer in 2013, with oversight of the firm’s expansion in Latin America. Prior to joining Ideal, managed the portfolio of alternative investments at Pátria Investimentos, a leading São Paulo-based private equity firm.
CIO
Renowned executive with extensive experience in the development, implementation and management of technology solutions for broker dealers and investors. Has led teams and delivered projects that thrusted the development of electronic trading in Brazil. Worked in leading firms, such as Link Investimentos, the largest Brazilian independent brokerage firm at the time. Holds an MBA degree on IT architecture and is certified in cloud computing solutions.
Electronic Trading Services
Holds a degree in Business Administration with emphasis in Capital Markets from Insper, and a master’s degree in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from FIA. Has several years of a successful track-record in sales and electronic trading, having covered international and local clients in renowned local and international brokers.
Operations
Holds a degree in Business Administration, is a well-recognized Operations manager. Built a solid career performing key roles in leading firms and actively contributing in modernizing market-wide projects. Has built and led successful teams in local and international brokerage firms. Joined Ideal as Head of Operations in 2019.
Legal & Compliance
Holds a Law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from FGV-Law. Has solid experience counseling in financial and capital markets, contract law and compliance. Has developed his career in renowned financial institutions such as HSBC, Cetip S.A. (currently a part of B3 S.A. group) and RB Capital S.A. Holds the PQO – Compliance and CPA-20 technical certifications.
HR
Human resources manager at Ideal, is also responsible for the company’s facility management services. Holds an MBA and built a solid experience in HR and administrative services, primarily within the financial industry. Worked most of her career at Link, the largest Brazilian independent brokerage firm at the time, prior to joining Ideal.
Retail
Graduated in Business Administration from ESPM with an emphasis on marketing and international business, has earned an MBA from the University of São Paulo in financial engineering. Has built a rich experience and diverse career, having worked in fields such as product development, digital marketing, and market intelligence, in companies from a range of different segments and in financial services. Has joined Ideal to help build the company’s retail business (Broker as a Service).
TI
An accomplished IT leader, with a strong history managing large-scale projects, having delivered innovative electronic solutions to brokerage firms and investment banks. Holds a degree in systems analysis and development and earned an international MBA in software engineering. Is also certified in cloud solutions and agile methodologies.
In a world where disruption is often seen in opposition to stability and experience, at Ideal we recognize the importance of having sustenance. By focusing on the long run, we constructively challenge the status quo. And we do so sustainably.
Ideal’s main commitment is to our customers, our team, and the community.
Itaú, the largest private bank in Latin America, announces the acquisition of Ideal’s control (with the option of full acquisition in the future).
Launch of Ideal’s retail business.
Ideal and Kaszek, one of the most prestigious venture capital firms in Latin America, sign an agreement for a Series A investment of BRL 100 million.
Earns B3’s Operational Qualification Program certification (PQO).
Establishes itself amongst the leaders at B3 by traded volume.
Is authorized by the Central Bank to start its activities.