Avatar Securities, LLC
Matt Grande is an accomplished equity trader with extensive experience in the financial sector. Currently serving as an Equity Trader at Avatar Securities, LLC since October 2016, Matt has developed and optimized proprietary trading strategies that leverage institutional order flow and arbitrage opportunities across US equity markets. Previously, Matt held the same title at Trillium Trading, LLC from 2007 to July 2016. In addition to trading, Matt contributed as an Impact Assessment Adviser at TEAMFund in late 2015, helping to establish a framework for measuring the social impact of investments in medical technologies in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. Matt's career began as an Analyst at Morgan Stanley from June 2006 to July 2007, where responsibilities included trade processing and reconciliation. Matt holds a Master’s degree in International Affairs from The New School and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Marist College.
Avatar Securities, LLC
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Avatar Securities is a multi-strategy proprietary trading firm based in Manhattan with offices in Austin and Chicago, with a presence expanding nationwide. Avatar is a technology-centric equity and equity options PnL igniter with a commitment to excellence in both its traders and providing the tools they need to excel in a marketplace defined by change and disruption. The core mission of our firm is simple: manage the inherent risk in today’s markets, provide best of breed trading technology and automation, and meet the capital requirements of experienced traders. Avatar’s team includes proven experts in all areas of the trading industry. Our infrastructure provides competitive advantages in the areas of risk management, automation, compliance, software development, network engineering, back office management, operations and technical support. Along with the unique collaborative culture of our proprietary trading desks, Avatar ensures an unmatched experience to enhance alpha generation for our traders. Avatar Securities, LLC is a SEC registered prop-only broker-dealer and a member of NASDAQ OMX PHLX.