Francesco “Cesco” Squillacioti is Head of North America Client Management for Northern Trust’s Securities Finance business, where he is responsible for driving client strategy and engagement across the region. He works closely with clients across the various segments to deliver integrated financing solutions.  Prior to his current role, Cesco was part of the Client Solutions team, where he works to bring the depth and breadth of Northern’s Banking and Markets products to Northern’s global client base, with particular focus on securities finance.

Prior to joining Northern Trust, Cesco spent 33 years at State Street, including 23 of those years in securities finance.  His most recent roles were Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Client Management for Securities Finance, and Global Head of Agency Lending. Cesco spent 24 years in Asia and held a number of senior roles in Tokyo and Hong Kong, including leading various State Street Global Markets entities and businesses in the region.

Cesco is a graduate of Tufts University, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics.  He also completed a one-year intensive Japanese language program at International Christian University in Tokyo.