About
Robert Gordon is a Partner at Marathon Trading Investment Management, a hedge fund management firm based in Wayne, Pennsylvania, which he co-owns with Peter Viscardo. In his current role, he oversees investment strategies and discretionary trading, focusing on identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities across a diverse range of asset classes. Marathon Trading offers investment advisory services, and Gordon is directly involved in the firm's research and trading operations.
Gordon's career spans multiple prominent proprietary trading firms, including roles as a trader at Bluefin Trading LLC and Alphabet Trading prior to co-founding Marathon Trading. His professional expertise encompasses equities, derivatives, and complex financial instruments, with a particular emphasis on hedge fund portfolio management and tactical trading strategies. His deep industry experience informs his data-driven, risk-managed approach to active trading and investment.
He holds an MBA in Finance from Duke University and a BS in Business Administration and Management from SUNY Binghamton, providing a robust academic foundation for his investment career. Gordon is recognized for his long-standing track record in the buy-side and proprietary trading sectors, contributing to advances in trading methodology and risk oversight within small- and mid-cap equity markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon Trading | Partner | May 2012 to Present | — |
| Bluefin Trading LLC | Trader | Sep 2011 to Mar 2012 | — |
| Alphabet Trading | Trader | Jun 2010 to Aug 2011 | — |
| Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG) | Trader | May 2000 to Mar 2009 | — |
Education
Duke University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, General
1997 — 1999
SUNY Binghamton
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
1988 — 1992
Skills & Expertise
Others at Marathon Trading Investment Management LLC (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
D David Wren-Hardin | Trader | New York, NY , United States |
| Quantitative Researcher — Options (Commodities, Equities, Treasuries) | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
| Quantitative Researcher | Philadelphia, PA , United States | |
| Quantitative Researcher | United States |
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