About
Kain Cederberg is the Head of Trading at CastleArk Management LLC, based in Chicago, IL, where he leads the firm’s trading strategies and execution across various equity products. At CastleArk, he plays a central role supporting the firm’s large cap growth, small cap growth, SMID growth, international equity, and global energy investment teams, specializing in U.S. and global equity markets.
With over three decades of industry experience, Cederberg’s career spans leadership roles such as Global Head of Trading at Institutional Capital LLC and Senior Equity Trader at Madison Investment Advisors, where he handled high-volume equity trades and complex portfolio transitions across multiple sectors, including technology, energy, and growth equities.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Iowa and began his finance career at American National Bank in 1988. Cederberg is recognized for his expertise in equity trading, process optimization, and trade execution, contributing to the operational and strategic efficiency of several prominent asset management firms.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| CastleArk Management LLC | Head Of Trading | Oct 2021 to Present | — |
| Madison Investment Advisors | Senior Equity Trader | Jan 2018 to Oct 2021 | — |
| Institutional Capital LLC | Executive Vice President, and Director of Trading | Jul 1996 to May 2017 | — |
Education
University of Iowa
bachelor
1984 — 1988
University of Iowa
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
Skills & Expertise
Others at Castleark Management LLC (15)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
B Brandy Hamilton | Senior Trader | Chesterton, IN , United States |
D Daniel Becker | Principal, Co-Chief Investment Officer | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Senior Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
G Grover Cole | Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
J Jim Stark | Portfolio Manager - Small Cap Growth | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Principal | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Principal and Portfolio Manager | IL , United States |