A look at Richard’s role at DV Trading, his approach to leadership, and the importance of building a strong financial foundation for a growing global business.
Finance is often associated with numbers, forecasts, and reports. But at a business like DV Trading, financial leadership reaches much further.
As Chief Financial Officer, Richard Horgan works at the intersection of finance, strategy, risk, and long-term growth. His role is not simply about understanding where the business stands today. It is about helping create the foundation that allows DV Trading to continue moving forward.
For Richard, that means combining financial discipline with a clear understanding of the wider business.
Every decision has to be considered from more than one angle: How does it support the company today? What does it mean for the future? What risks need to be understood? And where might the next opportunity come from?
That balance is at the heart of his work.
The pace of the trading industry means businesses are constantly responding to changing markets, new opportunities, and evolving technology.
Financial leadership in that environment requires more than looking backward at past performance.
It requires looking ahead.
Richard’s work involves understanding how financial decisions connect with the broader direction of the organization. From planning and resource allocation to managing risk and supporting new opportunities, finance plays an important role in helping the company make informed decisions.
“Strong financial leadership is not only about protecting what you have built. It is about creating the foundation for what comes next”.
For Richard, good financial strategy starts with asking the right questions.
What does the business need to succeed? Where can processes improve? How should resources be used? And how can the company continue growing while maintaining the discipline that has supported it along the way?
Growth brings opportunity, but it also brings complexity.
As a company expands, the systems and processes behind it need to evolve as well.
New teams, markets, offices, and business opportunities can all create new financial considerations. Richard’s role helps ensure that growth is supported by thoughtful planning and strong financial management.
The goal is not simply growth for growth’s sake.
It is sustainable growth.
That means building processes capable of supporting the organization not only today, but also as the business continues to evolve.
For Richard, financial planning is therefore closely connected to the bigger picture.
It is about creating stability without limiting ambition.
DV Trading is a North American-based proprietary trading firm with a significant presence on derivatives and securities exchanges worldwide. The firm and its DV Group affiliates participate in the financial marketplaces both on a liquidity provisioning and quantitative and discretionary basis.