February 2025 – The Prop Association (TPA) is excited to announce the addition of Jake to its Advisory Board. With extensive experience in quantitative trading, liquidity management, and fintech innovation, Jake brings a unique blend of technical expertise and market knowledge that will be invaluable in shaping the future of the proprietary trading industry.
As a founding partner and managing director of X Cap Holdings Ltd, Jake has played a pivotal role in developing new financial products, recruiting top trading talent, and driving research and development in the trading space. His expertise spans across multiple asset classes, leveraging advanced electronic trading infrastructures to improve market efficiency and liquidity.
Jake’s career began in geomatics engineering before transitioning into fintech, where he has spent the past 16 years applying his technical skill set to global financial markets. His deep understanding of trading infrastructures, brokerage operations, and clearing mechanisms has allowed him to play a critical role in providing high-quality liquidity solutions to both public and private trading venues.
In addition to his work with X Cap Holdings, Jake serves as the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Twin Sails Capital Fund, where he oversees trading execution, recruitment, R&D, and strategy development. His hands-on approach ensures continuous refinement of investment processes and optimal market performance. His extensive knowledge of capital markets and proprietary trading dynamics positions him as a key contributor to TPA’s mission of promoting integrity and transparency within the industry.
Jake’s appointment to the Advisory Board underscores TPA’s commitment to fostering a high-caliber leadership team dedicated to advancing ethical standards and best practices in proprietary trading. His insights into market evolution, trading strategy optimization, and trader recruitment will be instrumental in supporting TPA’s initiatives to enhance the industry’s credibility and growth.
As an advocate for transparency and integrity, Jake recognizes the vital role organizations like TPA play in establishing ethical benchmarks and fostering industry collaboration. His leadership will support the development of initiatives that promote sustainable and fair trading practices, benefiting traders, firms, and the broader financial ecosystem.
Jake’s addition to the Advisory Board marks another step forward in TPA’s commitment to building a stronger, more professional prop trading industry. His expertise and forward-thinking approach will be instrumental in shaping the association’s strategies and initiatives.
For more information about The Prop Association and its leadership team, visit www.propassociation.com/our-team.
