As problem-solvers at heart, we tackle the inefficient and manual processes within fixed income with a “technology-first” mentality. By leveraging our expertise as technologists, mathematicians, and financial engineers, we are constantly reimagining fixed income investment management.
Our team understands the pain points in your workflow and is passionate about streamlining investment processes.
Russell is the CEO and Co-Founder of IMTC, leading the strategic direction across all areas of the company. Prior to launching the business, Russell worked in Institutional Sales and Client Advisory at Deutsche Asset Management serving institutional clients across a broad array of fixed income investment products. The creation of IMTC is a direct outgrowth of his time on the fixed income desk where frustrations around the limitations of existing tools ultimately triggered the need for a more dynamic solution.
Mr. Feldman is a frequent speaker and thought leader in the fixed income industry with appearances on WealthManagement.com, The Desk, and numerous industry events. He was also named a 2022 Rising Star by The Bond Buyer and the Community Impact Award Honoree from the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, for which he actively supports. Russell graduated from the George Washington School of Business and currently lives with his wife and daughter in Westchester, New York.
Raphael Schmideg serves as COO, overseeing the day-to-day operations and bringing nearly a decade of experience in the startup world as both an investor and operator. Since relocating to the United States, he has been embedded in numerous high-performing companies, guiding them from their pre-revenue stages through successful acquisitions. His leadership spans legal, regulatory, and administrative functions, ensuring smooth and efficient operations at every level.
Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Raphael is also a Special Forces veteran. He remains deeply engaged with the armed services community, mentoring former service members as they transition into the business world. His dedication to operational excellence and leadership continues to drive both his professional and personal endeavor.
Casper has been designing and building complex software solutions for almost twenty years. As IMTC’s CTO, he oversees all software development for the IMTC platform. Casper was one of the original architects on this product and has held various leadership positions on the technical side of the business since the company was founded. He started his career building data collection and analysis tools for the World Health Organization. Since that time, he has been leading agile teams in the delivery of highly scalable applications in the cloud. His background in nuclear physics gives him a unique perspective and approach to delivering financial software for the fixed income industry. Casper holds a master’s degree in physics from the University of Copenhagen.
Dan has over 30 years’ executive experience, driving strategy and execution for leading financial services organisations and several successful fintechs.
Dan was Vice-Chair of Calastone, where he participated in acquiring the majority of the firm by the Carlyle Group. Before this, he was Chief Client Experience Officer at BNYMellon Asset Services and was responsible for the Fund Services business and operations at JP Morgan. Most recently, Dan was CEO of Jaid, an AI powered client service platform.
Bill Vulpis is the former Head of BondPoint at Intercontinental Exchange, joining in 2009 as COO and later assuming leadership as President until his retirement in June 2020. His career in financial services has spanned 40 years – 22 of which were at Merrill Lynch as a senior executive. He served at TD Ameritrade as a Managing Director of Investment Product Management, as well as President of Amerivest Investment Management, an investment advisor offering diversified portfolios of exchange traded funds (“ETFs”) and mutual funds.
Bill’s industry experience includes fintech services, equity syndicate, fixed income trading, structured product origination, asset management, and U.S. and international wealth management. Over the years he has served on many industry committees and most recently was a member of the FINRA Fixed Income Committee. Bill has been a frequent speaker and panelist at various industry events as well as for the SEC’s Fixed Income Market Structure Advisory Committee.
John is the co-founder and Managing Partner of Tribeca Early Stage Partners. Tribeca ESP is a FinTech-focused, early-stage venture group based in NYC. He is a passionate, serial entrepreneur who, since 1999, has started three companies focused on using technology to alter the traditional rhythms of the institutional finance space.
His first venture, Creditex – a hybrid electronic and voice brokerage trading platform for the credit derivatives market – was acquired by IntercontinentalExchange (ICE) in 2008 for over $600mm. He was also a founder and operating partner of eBond Advisors, which brought financial technology to the product level of a corporate bond – creating a more liquid financial instrument for investors while lowering financing costs for issuers. Finally, John founded a Bermuda-based reinsurance company backed by Wachovia Corp.
Prior to his entrepreneurial pursuits, John spent 13 years on Wall St at PaineWebber, Bankers Trust, and Deutsche Bank in derivative structuring and sales. He has been an active angel investor, board member, and advisor to many young companies. He loves the entrepreneurial environment and process and is always willing to lend a hand or advice.
Do you want to be part of team responsible for bringing the bond market into the 21st century? Do you have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to be a leader in the evolution of fintech?
Our team is at the leading-edge of technology and laser-focused on solving problems for our clients. At IMTC, we draw on each other’s skills and experiences to inspire and motivate one another. If you are interested in the opportunity to join our growing team and develop the future of investment management, explore our open positions.
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