We’re thrilled to announce that Ryan Grant has joined Saragossa as Director of our soon-to-open New York office. With over a decade of industry experience and a standout track record from La Fosse, Ryan is the latest senior hire as we continue to scale our US presence — following the recent appointment of Andy Turton to lead contract operations. We’re excited to welcome Phin Smith as Head of Consulting and Project Delivery and Jamie Smith as Head of Managed Services—two industry leaders who bring deep expertise in investment technology, operational efficiency, and data-driven transformation.

Author : Saragossa

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Buy-side firms today aren’t just looking for ticket resolution or templated support models - they’re looking for partners who understand the shape of their business, the pressure points on their teams, and the pace at which things need to move. We’ve written about where the traditional MSP model falls short - and what a better-fit approach looks like for firms operating in high-change, high-complexity environments.

Author : Jamie Smith

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There’s a lot of noise about alternative data right now, but peel that back, and what you’ve got is something more serious. Not hype. Not novelty. But firms using new signals, fresh insight, and better-timed views to sharpen their edge and make calls others can’t. And the buy-side? It’s not dipping a toe in. It’s already building models, making decisions, and shaping strategies around it. Not all firms are there yet - but the ones that are, look different. They’re quicker. More confident. And often, just a bit ahead of everyone else.

Author : Emma Cough-Cooper

Time to read 5min