Neeraj Radia Joins Capital.com as Principal, Dealing

Capital.com has hired Neeraj Radia as Principal, Dealing, based in London. Radia, a former Senior Trader at IG Group, is the latest in a series of recent appointments from IG to the broker's UK team. He shared the news on LinkedIn, and his profile lists September 2026 as the date he joined Capital.com.

The move adds a dealing specialist with a long run at one of the largest names in online trading to a business that is expanding its senior team. Below, we look at Neeraj Radia's career so far, the other recent hires, and what the appointment could mean for traders who use the platform.

If you are newer to online trading, it helps to understand the wider setting. Capital.com offers trading in CFDs and forex, and the way a broker runs its dealing desk shapes how clients experience the market. For background on the market itself, see the Foreign exchange market (Wikipedia) overview.

Neeraj Radia's Career at IG

Neeraj Radia spent about seven years working across IG's UK and Australian businesses. That period covered a range of front-office and dealing roles, which gave him hands-on exposure to how a major broker operates on both sides of the market.

Careers at large brokers often span several functions. Moving between client-facing, product and dealing work builds a view of the business that is hard to gain in a single role. Hiring teams for senior trading positions often look for this kind of breadth.

From graduate trainee to Senior Trader

He joined IG in London in 2019 as a graduate trainee and then moved into an Equities Dealer role. He later spent 18 months as a Dealer at IG Australia in Melbourne, before returning to the business in other positions. Earlier in his career at IG he also worked as a Product Manager.

Neeraj Radia's roles at IG, as described in the announcement, can be summarised in the following order:

• Graduate trainee, London (joined in 2019)
• Equities Dealer, London
• Dealer, IG Australia, Melbourne (around 18 months)
• Product Manager, earlier in his IG career
• Senior Trader, from December 2024

His most recent role at IG was Senior Trader, which he started in December 2024. That role is the one he held immediately before joining Capital.com.

Education and first trading experience

Neeraj Radia holds a BSc in Economics from the London School of Economics. He began his trading career as an intern in Shell's Trading & Supply business, an early grounding in commodity and market operations before he moved into retail-facing brokerage.

Commodity market exposure and retail brokerage work involve different demands. Understanding both can help a dealing professional think about pricing, risk and client needs from more than one angle.

A Pattern of Recent Hires from IG

Radia's appointment follows several other recent moves from IG to Capital.com. Taken together, they show the broker building out its London operation with people who have worked on the client, dealing and executive side of a large competitor. The table below summarises the appointments covered in the announcement.

Sbeih's appointment sits outside the trading floor. His remit covers corporate strategy, government relations and communications, which reflects the broker's work on entering new markets. The client-facing and dealing hires, by contrast, speak directly to how the platform is run day to day.

What the Appointment Means for Traders

A title such as Principal, Dealing typically sits at a senior level within a broker's trading operation. In general terms, dealing teams are responsible for how client orders are handled and how the broker manages its market exposure. Experienced people in these roles tend to influence execution quality, pricing and the way a platform responds during volatile periods.

That said, the announcement does not describe specific changes to Capital.com's products, spreads, execution model or client terms. A senior hire is a signal about the team, not a change to the offering. Traders should not assume any difference in trading conditions based on this news alone.

How to assess broker staffing changes

Leadership moves are one of several things worth monitoring when you choose or review a broker. A simple approach looks like this:

1. Read the official announcement. Check what the broker has actually said about the role and its responsibilities, rather than relying on third-party summaries.
2. Check your own account terms. Review the current spreads, commissions, margin requirements and execution information published on the broker's website.
3. Look at how your trades perform. Keep records of fills, slippage and costs, particularly around news releases and fast markets, so you can judge conditions for yourself.
4. Compare with other providers. Our broker reviews, such as the XM Group review, can help you benchmark costs, platforms and regulatory information across brokers.

Readers tracking Neeraj Radia's move may also find it useful to see how other firms announce senior appointments. Our coverage of the Kraken Names Lincoln Bartlett as Head of OTC Sales announcement is one example of how leadership news is presented in the industry.

Questions Traders Often Ask About Staff Moves

Does a new hire change my trading conditions?

Not necessarily. Staff changes affect the team behind a platform, but conditions are set by published terms, pricing and execution policies. Checking those documents is the most reliable way to see what applies to your account.

It is also worth remembering that a single appointment rarely changes a broker overnight. Changes to products or fees are usually communicated through separate notices.

What should I look for in a broker's leadership news?

Useful signals include the seniority of the role, whether the hire brings experience in areas relevant to your trading, and whether the broker explains its plans. Vague announcements tell you less than detailed ones.

Equally important is what the news leaves out. Here, the announcement does not give the full scope of responsibilities or any product plans, so those points remain open questions.

Context: Capital.com's Broader Expansion

The announcement also notes that Capital.com has made appointments in other parts of the business. Sbeih's role as Chief Strategy Officer, announced in August, points to a focus on corporate direction as the broker moves into new markets. Hiring in dealing, client management and executive functions at the same time suggests the company is strengthening several areas at once rather than filling a single gap.

For readers following the sector, the pattern of experienced IG staff joining Capital.com is the most notable feature. Competition for experienced dealing and client staff is a recurring theme among online brokers, and moves like this one show where talent is shifting.

What to Watch Next

Several questions remain open from the announcement. It does not describe the full scope of Neeraj Radia's responsibilities or any new product plans linked to the appointment. Future updates from Capital.com, including any official statements about its London operation, will be the best place to find those details.

Traders who want to stay informed can check the broker's official channels regularly and compare any new information against the terms shown on their own accounts.

Trading CFDs and forex involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for everyone. Make sure you understand the risks before trading, and never risk more than you can afford to lose.

About Capital.com

Capital.com is an online broker offering trading in CFDs and forex across a range of markets. It operates a London team alongside its wider international business, and the appointments described above are part of its recent hiring activity in the UK.