BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Banking, a division of BNP Paribas, has made several appointments in its prime brokerage business in North America.
BNP Paribas’ prime brokerage capital introduction group offers individualized service to hedge fund clients as well as numerous opportunities to meet institutional investors. The team provides intelligent introductions and various activities and events with a focus on pension funds, foundations, endowments, consultants, fund of funds and family offices.
Jeffrey Mettel has joined the capital introduction team as a director in New York and Afi Lowery, also a director, moves to manage the capital introduction effort for the Southwest region based in Dallas, Texas. Both will report to Emma Sugarman, head of capital introduction, Americas.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr Mettel was co-founder of Muirfield Capital Management, a fund of hedge funds. Before Muirfield, he spent several years in investment banking for firms including Prudential Securities and the Jordan, Edmidton Group.
Ms Lowery has been with the BNP Paribas prime brokerage team since 2000 as a director. Previously she held positions for Nynext and a Hedge Fund in Atlanta.
Ms Sugarman said: “Mr Mettel is a great addition to the capital introduction team, his experience in asset allocation brings invaluable perspective to our clients and depth for our investors. I’m also delighted to welcome Ms Lowery. Her knowledge of BNP Paribas’ prime brokerage business and senior relationships coupled with her experience in the hedge fund industry will combine to make her a great success in capital introduction.”
Sam Hocking, global head of prime brokerage sales at BNP Paribas, said: “BNP Paribas has a strong ambition to become a tier one prime brokerage house and will continue to invest in our business and hire talent to win market share and build a sustainable leading franchise.”