Kayne Eccles
Trading Manager & Algorithm Developer at Liger Trading NZ- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Liger Trading NZ
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New Zealand
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trading Manager & Algorithm Developer
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Mar 2023 - Present
- Seamlessly integrated into the unique role of Hybrid Trading Manager & Trading Algorithm Developer, leveraging expertise in trading algorithms and technology to manage trading operations, monitor real-time trading activities, and contribute to the development and optimization of trading strategies.- Showcased a comprehensive understanding of both operational and technological aspects of trading, effectively bridging the gap between trading, technology, and development teams, and playing a pivotal role in aligning trading strategies with algorithmic solutions to optimize trading performance.- Successfully managed multiple responsibilities, encompassing monitoring market trends, economic data, and news releases, while concurrently developing, implementing, and refining trading algorithms for optimal performance. Show less
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Trading Algorithm Developer
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May 2021 - Mar 2023
- Collaborated with a team of experienced analysts and developers to understand, develop, and continuously improve trading algorithms through quantitative research, data analysis, and coding optimizations, resulting in enhanced trading strategies, increased trading efficiency, and improved profitability.- Prepared and analyzed raw data, including market data, trade data, and historical data, to inform the development and optimization of trading algorithms.- Developed and implemented innovative solutions to optimize algorithmic trading, including market micro-structure analysis, latency optimization, and liquidity provisioning techniques, resulting in improved trading performance, reduced transaction costs, and enhanced profitability. Show less
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Trading Manager
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Aug 2020 - May 2021
- Effectively monitored and managed real-time algorithmic trading operations, ensuring seamless execution of trading strategies and timely response to changing market conditions.- Conducted front-line analyses and situational observations, providing timely reporting on market trends, trading activities, and risk assessments to inform strategic decision-making and optimize trading performance.- Actively monitored and analyzed Futures markets, economic data, and news releases to stay informed of market dynamics, identify trading opportunities, and make informed trading decisions based on relevant information.- Collaborated closely with Trading and Analyst Teams to enhance trading models through data analysis, quantitative research, and iterative optimizations, resulting in improved trading strategies, increased trading performance, and enhanced profitability. Show less
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Capsule Labs
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Australia
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder, Blockchain Developer
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Dec 2021 - Present
- Co-founded a blockchain event ticketing company, disrupting the event ticketing industry by leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology to revolutionize ticket management processes, enhancing transparency, security, and efficiency in the ticketing ecosystem. - Designed and developed smart contracts deployed on the Flow blockchain network to create secure and transparent ticketing solutions, ensuring authenticity, traceability, and fraud prevention, resulting in increased trust and confidence among customers. - Designed and implemented a robust API to seamlessly connect the blockchain to the app, enabling smooth integration of blockchain functionalities into the ticketing platform and facilitating secure and efficient transactions between users, enhancing the user experience and ensuring data integrity. - Proactively stayed up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, including emerging standards, protocols, and best practices, and successfully incorporated them into the ticketing platform to ensure its competitiveness and technical excellence. Show less
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Massey University
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New Zealand
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Investment Room Student Manager, Teacher
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Jan 2018 - Jun 2020
- Managed and supervised the operations of the Massey University Investment Room, providing leadership and guidance to a team of students and overseeing day-to-day activities, ensuring the smooth functioning of the facility. - Taught and mentored students on the effective utilization of the Bloomberg terminal, assisting them in obtaining their Bloomberg Market Concepts certificate and enhancing their understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and data analysis. - Planned and executed two educational courses focused on financial modeling and investment strategy, developing course materials, delivering lectures, and conducting workshops, resulting in improved knowledge and skills of students in these areas. Show less
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Founder
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Jul 2017 - Jun 2019
- Founded and operated Analog Trading, an online subscription service that taught my own successful low-frequency manual trading strategy. - Built a global student-base in multiple countries, showcasing effective communication skills and the ability to connect with students from diverse backgrounds. At its peak, there were 23 students in 6 countries. - Proven ability to develop and implement proprietary trading strategies, leveraging technical and fundamental analysis, risk management, and psychological factors. - Notified students of trade execution opportunities when proprietary signals aligned, allowing them to follow along and implement the strategy as they were learning. - Created and managed the company's website, including educational content creation and distribution of proprietary market indicators to students for use in their trading. - Showcased entrepreneurship, innovation, and leadership skills in successfully founding, launching, and managing Analog Trading whilst completing university studies. Show less
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Education
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Massey University
Diploma, STEM -
Massey University
Bachelor of Business, Finance