- Jonathan Cohen joins from wealth management platform, Alpheys (recently acquired by Apicil Group), where he was Chief Operating Office and Head of Investments
- He has over 15 years of fintech experience, with previous roles at Groupe Crystal, BNP Paribas, Expert & Finance, Exane and Mitsui & Co
- Jonathan joins Shares to lead the next stage of development for Shares Pro, the fintech’s all-in-one platform for Wealth Managers in France
Shares, the Paris-based fintech transforming the investment experience, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Cohen as Operations Director. His arrival marks a significant step in Shares’ commitment to deepening its offering for wealth managers.
Since the launch of its wealth management platform, Shares Pro, in November 2024, Shares has seen growing momentum among wealth management professionals looking for more modern, flexible client management tools.
Jonathan’s appointment reinforces the company’s ambition to become the go-to partner for Wealth Managers seeking scalable and integrated investment solutions. With deep experience in wealthtech operations, Jonathan will focus on strengthening operational delivery across Shares Pro, supporting the next phase of product development.
Jonathan Cohen commented:
"Shares is at a pivotal moment. Through Shares Pro, the company now provides comprehensive, digital-first solutions to simplify and streamline client management for Wealth Managers. I’m proud to lead this next stage of development and bring more independence and efficiency to professionals in the wealth management space”
Benjamin Chemla, CEO and Co-founder of Shares, added:
"Jonathan brings deep industry expertise and an exceptional product mindset. His leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our ecosystem for financial institutions and advisors across France and beyond."
With over 15 years of experience in the wealth management sector, Jonathan brings a strong track record in fintech product development, platform strategy, and scaling regulated SaaS solutions. He also has deep expertise in financial markets and cross-asset investment solutions, which has been central to his leadership across product and operational roles.
Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer and Head of Investments at Alpheys, a leading technology platform for wealth managers, now part of the Apicil Group. He previously held key roles at Groupe Crystal, BNP Paribas, Expert & Finance, Exane, and Mitsui & Co.
About Shares Group
Founded in 2021, Shares is a fintech company enabling users to invest in financial products - including stocks, funds (ETFs), and cryptocurrencies - through an advanced, modular technology platform.
Shares supports a wide range of investor profiles and business models, from retail clients to institutional partners by offering:
- Web and mobile platforms for individual investors, financial advisors, and businesses
- Multiple investment wrappers including securities accounts, business accounts, and tax-advantaged solutions such as the French PEA
- API-based and white-label solutions tailored to enterprise needs
In late 2024, Shares launched a platform specifically designed to help financial advisors, particularly Wealth Managers (CGPs) in France, better serve their clients with intuitive, end-to-end digital tools.
The company has raised $90 million from leading investors including Valar Ventures, Singular, Global Founders Capital, and Red Sea Ventures. Tennis icons Serena and Venus Williams also serve as ambassadors. In 2023, Shares became the first French fintech to obtain both PSI and PSAN licenses, enabling it to operate a fully regulated investment infrastructure across financial and digital asset services.
More information: shares.io | shares.io/pro
Press contact
Jessie Longhurst — Communications Director, Shares
jessie.longhurst@shares.io
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