Longshanks Capital
—systematic equity derivatives proprietary trading
Longshanks Capital
—systematic equity derivatives proprietary trading
About
Founded by Robert Kehres and Kevin Schneider, Longshanks Capital is a proprietary trading firm specializing in systematic equity derivatives strategies, adopting an amalgamation of automation, fundamental analysis, options theory, and quantitative trading.
The firm was founded by an Oxford- and Cambridge-educated entrepreneur, fund manager, quantitative trader and a PhD in Finance and postdoctoral researcher with experience at Oxford and Cambridge, whose combined experience spans leading financial institutions, academic excellence, and entrepreneurial ventures.
The firm is built on a philosophy of exclusivity and selectivity—prioritizing quality over scale. Its core team includes the two Oxbridge Founding Partners, an Oxford-educated Trader, and three IIT-educated Quantitative Strategists.
Longshanks Capital is advised by a distinguished group that includes former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, serial entrepreneur and early technology pioneer Tim Kehres, and experienced credit trader and investor Kam Randhawa.
The firm's appellation derives its name from King Edward I of England (1239-1307), a fierce warrior king, influential reformer, and effective ruler. His intimidating figure and success on the field of battle earned him the lasting nicknames Longshanks and Scottorum malleus.
Founders
Robert Kehres
Kevin Schneider
Kevin Schneider
FOUNDER
Both an Oxford and Cambridge graduate (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and Statistics; 1st Class and Distinction), Robert founded the special situations and statistical arbitrage hedge fund 18 Salisbury Capital at 30. Robert also founded VC-backed technology and now EBITDA-profitable ventures Dynamify, KOTH Gaming, Origin Markets, and Yoho. Robert began his career in convertible bond arbitrage and special situations at multi-strategy investment firm LIM Advisors, the longest continually operating hedge fund in Asia, at 20, before progressing to a role as a quantitative trader at J.P. Morgan in eFX Trading.
Kevin Schneider
Kevin Schneider
Kevin Schneider
FOUNDER
Kevin holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Finance and is also a Research Associate in Finance at Cambridge and soon Oxford, where he is also a Teaching Associate, mentoring MBA and MFin postgraduate students with stellar ratings. Not limited to academia, Kevin holds industry experience, formerly in Equity Derivatives Trading at HSBC. Kevin's research at Cambridge focuses on asset pricing in equities and their derivatives, conjoined with underlying fundamental and quantitative drivers of return predictability. Kevin has presented at leading international conferences, including those geared toward practitioners.