BNP Paribas has hired Jaap Van Dijk, an equity derivatives marketer for the Netherlands at UBS in London, in a similar role. Christian Kwek, European head of equity derivatives marketing in London, said Van Dijk will report to Lars Sjumarken, head of equity derivatives marketing for Northern Europe in London. Kwek said the firm hired van Dijk to replace Stephen Birkwood, who left in May to joinDeutsche Bank in a similar role.
At UBS, van Dijk reported to Will Kennedy, managing director in structured products within risk management in London. Kennedy confirmed the departure, but declined comment.
