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About
Michael Olah is a seasoned trading professional currently serving as a Trader at Calamos Investments in Chicago, IL, a role he has held since April 2023. He specializes in global equity trading, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the industry to facilitate and execute trades across developed and emerging markets, focusing on equities as his core asset class.
Prior to joining Calamos Investments, Michael spent more than 15 years at Columbia Wanger Asset Management, where he held leadership roles including Vice President of Global Trading and Director of Domestic Trading. His tenure at Columbia Wanger saw him oversee a broad range of equity strategies, with exposure to both U.S. and international equities, enhancing his expertise in cross-border portfolio management and execution.
Michael Olah holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bradley University and a Bachelor of Science in Business from Concordia University Chicago. His extensive career and academic background have contributed to his reputation for precision in global equity markets and for his significant impact on institutional trading operations, particularly within the global and domestic equities sectors.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Investments | Trader | Apr 2023 to Present | — |
| Columbia Wanger Asset Management | Vice President of Global Trading | Jan 2007 to Feb 2022 | Managed all operational oversight, P&L management & strategic steering across all facets of this 22-hour/day securities trading firm with $12B in total AUM specializing in the execution of small/midca... |
| COLUMBIA WANGER ASSET MANAGEMENT | Director of Domestic Trading | Jan 2005 to Jan 2007 | Responsible for all domestic trading operations, including human resources, broker relations, market research, compliance, project management and policy & procedure development. Supervised a four-memb... |
| Columbia Wanger Asset Management | Domestic Equity Trader | Jan 2001 to Jan 2005 | Led market making and trading of small-/mid-cap equities (average order size of $1M+) on the U.S. Market. Direct responsibility and full authority to maximize profits and minimize risk in trading. Uti... |
| Columbia Wanger Asset Management | Junior Trader | Jan 2000 to Jan 2001 | Employed a disciplined, risk-controlled trading strategy to maintain profitability while executing short-term cash and currency positions on the Commercial Paper market, in support of Senior Global Eq... |
| Citadel LLC | Trading Assistant | Jan 1998 to Jan 1999 | Received and analyzed data; maintained Trader positions and changed pricing model volatilities. Actively supported two separate trading groups simultaneously, tracking and reconciling accounts. • Ensu... |
Education
Bradley University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, HISTORY
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business
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 |
J Joe Mariano | SVP, Head of Global Trading and ETF Capital Markets | Naperville, IL , United States |
