Jerome Kemp

President, Baton Systems

Jerome Kemp was appointed President of Baton Systems in September 2021. Prior to his current tenure, Jerome was an Independent Consultant and Senior Advisor to the company.

Jerome brings over 35 years’ experience in capital markets. Previously, Jerome held the position of Global Head of Futures, Clearing and Collateral at Citi, with his responsibilities expanding in 2018 to cover the bank’s FX Prime Brokerage business. During this time, Jerome built the cleared derivatives business to a position of global leadership. He also spent 18 years at J.P. Morgan, where he rose to Global Co-Head of the Futures and Options and OTC Clearing business.

Jerome was also Chair of the Futures Industry Association Board from 2018 until 2020. He holds a BA from Brandeis University and a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs.