Nicholas Palmer

Nicholas Palmer is currently an ETF Trading Associate at Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc., based in New York, NY, a position he has held since May 2023. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the trading and market-making of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), with a focus on monitoring liquidity, trade execution, and managing risk across a variety of ETF products. His day-to-day activities involve direct engagement with institutional clients and internal trading teams to facilitate efficient ETF transactions.

Within his role, Palmer covers a broad spectrum of asset classes and sectors through ETFs, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies reflected in the firm’s involvement with products such as U.S. and international equity ETFs, municipal and corporate bond ETFs, and thematic or sector-based funds. His responsibilities often require a detailed understanding of market structure and ETF product nuances to help provide liquidity and price discovery in these areas.

Palmer holds an MBA in Management Information Systems from Binghamton University School of Management and a BA in Economics from SUNY Geneseo, which provide him with both quantitative and analytical expertise relevant to trading and financial markets. Earlier in his career, he developed practical client service skills as a Sales Associate at Lacrosse Unlimited and The Home Depot, contributing to his effectiveness in managing relationships in fast-paced trading environments.