Matt Benney

CEO

Sydney, NSW, Australia20 yrs experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Over 14 years of experience in derivatives trading.
Expert in developing innovative trading strategies.
Strong commitment to mentoring future talent.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned leader in Fintech with a focus on derivatives trading and market strategies.

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Asset ManagementBloombergDerivativesEquitiesEquity DerivativesFinancial AccountingFinancial AnalysisFinancial MarketsFinancial ModelingForeign ExchangeOptionsRisk ManagementSecuritiesTradingVBA

About

I am a motivated and results-driven leader who has over 14 years experience in derivatives trading. Currently acting as IMC’s Managing Director, I am adept in complex problem solving and committed to delivering exceptional results through data-driven decision making and collaboration. With experience working at IMC in both Sydney and Hong Kong, I have worked on multiple exchanges across Asia Pacific. I am highly skilled in maximising market opportunities by developing innovative trading strategies that drive profitability while adhering to market-making regulatory obligations. I also continues to be instrumental in recruiting and mentoring IMC’s next generation of talent. I am a keen supporter of several charities including the Sydney Children's Hospital and Bear Cottage.

Experience

Imc trading

8 roles

Managing Director

Promoted

Dec 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

Managing Director.

Team Lead - Delta 1

Jul 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 8 mos

Working as a team lead across our delta 1 business. During the period I have been accountable for driving PNL strategies across multiple product classes and exchanges in the APAC region. I have worked closely with a wide range of traders and developers across the business to ensure that these strategies are continually moving forward.

Partner

Promoted

Jun 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

I was invited to join the IMC partnership team.

Education Lead

Nov 2019 – Present · 6 yrs 4 mos

Worked closely with our HR to design internship and traineeship content. Also worked very closely with recruitment teams to design intern and graduate recruiting process.

Team Lead- Hong Kong Delta 1

Promoted

Mar 2015 – Feb 2023 · 7 yrs 11 mos

Responsible for managing multiple strategies across delta 1 product classes on the Hong Kong Exchange including ETFs, equities, futures and structured products. Also responsible for managing and building a strong team, as well as setting the strategic direction for the desk.

Derivatives Trader

Promoted

Jun 2012 – Mar 2015 · 2 yrs 9 mos

Involved in trading options through automated strategies on the Australian, Hong Kong and Indian market as a senior trader on desk. Transitioned from the options side of the business to trade FX as well as delta one strategies on Japanese exchanges.

Derivatives Trader

Feb 2011 – Jun 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

Worked in IMC's Hong Kong office. Primarily focussed on the Hong Kong Exchange trading a combination of equity and index options. I was a senior member in this team and contributed to ensuring IMC met market maker obligations, complied with relevent rules and regulations as well as increasing profitabilty.

Derivatives Trader

Jul 2008 – Feb 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

Trading equity options on the ASX market. Covered most stocks in a wide range of sectors. Developed a strong understanding of the ASX stock options market and strategies required to be successful in this market.

Macquarie bank

Finance Senior Associate

Jan 2007 – Jun 2008 · 1 yr 5 mos

Worked in the accounting finance department in four different divisions; Treasury and Commodities (FOREX), Macquarie Capital (on the infrastructure fund MIG), Regulatory reporting and Macquarie Securities. Performed a wide range of tasks in these divisions, including daily PL reporting, completing regulatory reports, cash management and monthly board reporting.

Multiplex

Tax Accountant

Jan 2005 – Dec 2005 · 11 mos

Worked within the Tax team focussing on FBT, GST and depreciation.
Later returned to Multiplex on a part time basis working in the Financial Accounting team where I assisted in the preparation of the Year End Accounts.