IQ-EQ has appointed Edward Stevenson has its first head of capital markets as the group plans to expand its service line.

Prior to joining IQ-EQ, Stevenson worked in a consultancy role for a Swiss financial advisory group. As part of his role, he led the strategic development of a HNW wealth management franchise across Switzerland and continental Europe.

In addition, he drove his former debt capital markets team to secure awards in 2019.

Stevenson said: “I am thrilled to be joining a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and people-focused business like IQ-EQ and I’m relishing the opportunity to put my international experience to work to further grow its Capital Markets business.”

Mark Pesco, group chief executive officer, added: “I’m really excited to have Edward join the IQ-EQ team and look forward to seeing our Capital Markets segment enjoy accelerated growth under his competent stewardship. Edward is the latest in a number of new senior hires who have joined the business recently, each of whom shares our IQ-EQ DNA and has the passion to help us grow our global business. We pride ourselves on being a people-focused business and attracting people of Edward’s calibre is a testament to IQ-EQ’s leading reputation in the marketplace.”