Roy Zimmerhansl

Head of Capital Markets, WTS Hansuke

Roy Zimmerhansl is a senior capital markets professional with over two decades of front-to-back experience in securities finance, collateral management, and post-trade infrastructure. Having held senior roles at major global institutions, he brings a rare combination of market insight, innovation, and executional depth.

Roy is a Partner at WTS Hansuke, where he leads the Capital Markets practice. WTS Hansuke is an ICAEW-regulated independent consultancy with a growing reputation in securities finance and regulatory advisory. His client engagements span strategic advisory, programme design and optimisation, and bespoke training—supporting both established market participants and firms entering securities lending for the first time.

A recognised industry thought leader, Roy co-chairs the UK and EU Securities Lending Working Groups on accelerated settlement, helping shape practical responses to T+1. His previous leadership roles include Vice Chair of ISLA, Board Member of PASLA, and member of the Bank of England’s Securities Lending and Repo Committee. He is also a frequent conference speaker and podcast host, regularly exploring the intersections of regulatory change, digital assets, ESG, and lending programme strategy.