Ilene Fiszel Bieler
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at MarketAxess | Board Member | Driving Financial Strategy, Capital Optimization & Profitable Growth
Betterment•New York, New York, United States
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As Chief Financial Officer at MarketAxess (NASDAQ: MKTX), I oversee all financial functions including corporate strategy, mergers and acquisitions, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), treasury, accounting and investor relations. My role extends to leading marketing and communications, ensuring alignment with our mission of driving innovation in electronic trading platforms. I focus on actionable strategies that optimize organizational performance, drive productivity and deliver shareholder value. Previously, as EVP and COO of Global Markets, and Head of Investor Relations (dual concurrent roles) at State Street (an S&P 500 company), I contributed to growth strategies and operational turnarounds across multiple divisions. My expertise spans financial analysis, transformation, balance sheet management, market strategy, shareholder engagement, equity markets and collaborative problem-solving, underpinned by a commitment to mentoring and talent development.
Career Timeline
- BettermentCurrentMay 2026–Present· 5 mos
- Member Board of Directors | Audit Committee ChairCurrentMay 2026–Present
- MarketAxessCurrentMay 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
- Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrentMay 2024–Present
- Sep 2017–May 2024· 6 yrs 8 mos
- EVP, COO Global Markets & Global Credit Finance and Global Head of IROct 2022–May 2024
- Executive Vice President, Global Head of Investor RelationsApr 2020–May 2024
- SVP, Global Head of Investor RelationsSep 2017–Apr 2020
- 2013–Sep 2017· 4 yrs 8 mos
- Managing Director, Head of Strategy and Investor Relations for the AmericasFeb 2016–Sep 2017
- Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations for the Americas2013–Feb 2016
- Jul 2009–2013· 3 yrs 6 mos
- Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income Investor & Rating Agency RelationsJul 2009–2013
- 2004–2009· 5 yrs
- Director, Information Technology2004–2009
- 1999–2004· 5 yrs
- Vice President1999–2004