Michael Paluchniak

Michael Paluchniak is a Portfolio Manager at Eisler Capital, based in Greenwich, CT, where he leads investment strategies and oversees portfolio management for the firm. His role involves managing risk and identifying opportunities in financial markets, with particular expertise in linear rates and related asset classes, reflecting his responsibilities as Head of the Linear Rates Pod.

Prior to joining Eisler Capital, Michael held positions as Associate Portfolio Manager at Citadel and as a Trader at DRW, where he honed his skills in rates trading, quantitative strategies, and cross-asset risk management. His experience across these prestigious firms underpins his focus on rates markets, derivatives, and quantitative investment approaches.

Michael holds degrees in Computer Science and Business, Economics, and Management from the California Institute of Technology, providing a strong analytical and technical foundation for his investment career. He is recognized for his contributions to systematic and discretionary trading, as well as for driving innovation in portfolio construction and risk modeling within the fixed income and rates sectors.