Stern Brothers, an independent, private investment bank in the US, has hired Paul Karrlsson-Willis as Senior Managing Director, Head of Institutional Equity Trading, based out of the New York office.
“Yes, this just happened! Excited to be back and working for a great company. Let’s rock and roll!,” Karrlsson-Willis shared on his LinkedIn.
Karrlsson-Willis is a seasoned financial services executive with more than 30 years of experience building and leading businesses across areas such as international trading and institutional sales, with a particular interest in the connection between finance and community impact.
He started his career at Fidelity, where he spent 25 years in leadership roles building out businesses in everything from International Trading to US Institutional Sales.
His experience extends to other senior leadership positions at prominent firms such as StoneX, INTL FC Stone Financial, and Cabrera Capital.
Stern wrote in a press release that Karrlsson-Willis is recognized for “his deep expertise in operational excellence, revenue growth, and opening new markets”.
“His strategic vision and hands-on leadership have consistently driven innovation and business success across complex financial ecosystems,” the firm said.
“A passionate advocate for leveraging finance as a force for good, Paul believes that profitability and positive social impact are not mutually exclusive—but mutually reinforcing,” the company added.
Karrlsson-Willis is also involved in nonprofit organizations such as the Commission for Disability Employment, the National Down Syndrome Society, and the Special Olympics.
