Ilene Fiszel Bieler

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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Experience27+ Years

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • BettermentCurrent
    May 2026–Present· 5 mos
    • Member Board of Directors | Audit Committee ChairCurrent
      May 2026–Present
  • May 2024–Present· 2 yrs 5 mos
    • Group Chief Financial OfficerCurrent
      May 2024–Present
  • Sep 2017–May 2024· 6 yrs 8 mos
    • EVP, COO Global Markets & Global Credit Finance and Global Head of IR
      Oct 2022–May 2024
    • Executive Vice President, Global Head of Investor Relations
      Apr 2020–May 2024
    • SVP, Global Head of Investor Relations
      Sep 2017–Apr 2020
  • 2013–Sep 2017· 4 yrs 8 mos
    • Managing Director, Head of Strategy and Investor Relations for the Americas
      Feb 2016–Sep 2017
    • Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations for the Americas
      2013–Feb 2016
  • Jul 2009–2013· 3 yrs 6 mos
    • Managing Director, Head of Fixed Income Investor & Rating Agency Relations
      Jul 2009–2013
  • 2004–2009· 5 yrs
    • Director, Information Technology
      2004–2009
    • Vice President
      1999–2004

Education

MUP

New York University

BA

University of Arizona

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Chief Operating Officer

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