Marcus Traill

Marcus Traill has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Marcus is currently a Founding Partner at Altered Capital since March 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Director of the Health Data Analytics Institute starting from July 2019. Marcus also served as a Director at Starling Bank, a fully-licensed and UK regulated digital bank, from December 2015 until now.

Before their role at Starling Bank, Marcus was the Head of Private Investments at MGFO Private Investments from January 2015 to March 2022. Marcus was responsible for implementing the private investment strategy, sourcing and identifying opportunities, as well as monitoring and managing the investments.

Marcus has extensive experience in finance and trading. Marcus worked as a Director at QuantRes, a proprietary quantitative, systematic trading firm, from June 2002 to March 2022. In this role, they played key roles in trading quantitative strategies and overseeing the operations, commercial aspects, and risk management of the firm.

Additionally, Marcus worked as a Director at Vida Capital, an alternative asset management firm focused on life settlements and life contingent risk, from December 2015 to October 2019. Marcus managed capital on behalf of various institutions and high net worth clients.

Before venturing into finance, Marcus worked as a Business Analyst at Owens Group, a diversified transportation company. Marcus provided analytical support to management and collaborated closely with senior executives on valuation, financial modeling, planning for new business ventures, and general business processes. Marcus held this position from February 2001 to June 2002.

Marcus began their career in the financial sector as a Foreign Exchange Dealer and later transitioned into the role of Credit Analyst at Bank of New Zealand from 2000 to 2001.

Prior to their financial career, Marcus gained sales experience as a Sales Representative at Johnson & Johnson Pacific from 1995 to 1999.

Overall, Marcus Traill's work experience showcases expertise in finance, trading, investment management, and leadership roles in the banking and alternative asset management sectors.

Marcus Traill obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS) with a major in Finance from The University of Waikato. Marcus attended the university from 1994 to 1999. Before that, they completed their New Zealand University Entrance at Hamilton Boys' High School from 1989 to 1993. In addition to their degrees, Marcus Traill also obtained a certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst from the CFA Institute in June 2010.