Joe Mariano
SVP, Head of Global Trading and ETF Capital Markets at Calamos Advisors LLC
About
Joe Mariano, CFA, is the Senior Vice President and Head of Global Trading and ETF Capital Markets at Calamos Investments, based in Naperville, IL. In this role, he leads the firm’s trading and ETF capital markets teams and is a member of the Calamos Investment Committee, where he provides oversight on risk and performance metrics, as well as guidance on investment processes.
Mariano specializes in trading and market structure across global equities, convertible securities, and currency markets, with direct responsibility for trading operations involving equity, convertibles, and international asset classes. His extensive experience also includes several years as Senior International Trader and a notable tenure in Calamos’ London office, deepening his expertise in international capital markets.
With over 25 years in the investment industry, Mariano has made significant contributions to advancing efficient trading strategies and risk management frameworks. He holds a BA in Finance from Augustana College, is a CFA charterholder, and maintains Series 7 and 55 licenses, reflecting his deep expertise in global trading, capital markets, and multi-asset investment solutions.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Investments | SVP, Head of Global Trading and ETF Capital Markets | Jan 2024 to Present | — |
| Calamos Investments | SVP, Global Head of Trading | Apr 2019 to Present | — |
| Calamos Investments | Director Global Trading | Jul 2018 to Present | — |
| Calamos Investments | Sr. Trader | Jun 1999 to Present | — |
Education
Augustana College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Accounting and Finance
1995 — 1999
Lake Forest Academy
1991 — 1995
Skills & Expertise
Others at Calamos Advisors LLC (44)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Vice President - Investment Consultant -RIA and BANKS | Denver, CO , United States |
 | Equity Trader | Naperville, IL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Oak Park, IL , United States |
D Doug Berman | Vice President - Senior Investment Consultant | Jupiter, FL , United States |
 | Vice President, Investment Consultant | Philadelphia, PA , United States |
 | Co-Chief Investment Officer, Senior Co-PM, Head of Alternatives and Co-Head of Convertibles | Chicago, IL , United States |
G Glen Ingalls | SVP and Co-Portfolio Manager | Oakland, CA , United States |
 | Research Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Senior Vice President, Senior Co-Portfolio Manager | Naperville, IL , United States |
 | SVP, Portfolio Manager | Naperville, IL , United States |