Jacob Laux

Jacob Laux is a trader at Old Mission Capital, a global multi-asset market maker based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he is involved in developing and executing advanced quantitative trading strategies, with a focus on providing liquidity and efficient risk transfer for institutional clients. His responsibilities include leveraging quantitative methods, algorithmic trading, and data-driven analysis to optimize trading performance, primarily in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), equities, options, and fixed income products.

Prior to becoming a trader, Jacob gained experience as a Quantitative Trading Intern at Old Mission Capital and as a Research Scientist Intern at Promega, where he built expertise in analytics and problem-solving. These roles enabled him to develop a rigorous, research-driven approach to financial markets, informed by both scientific and quantitative methodologies.

Jacob holds a bachelor's degree in Management Science and Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, equipping him with a strong foundation in both quantitative finance and scientific research. He is known for his work in quantitative trading and for contributing to the advancement of automated trading systems and liquidity provision across multiple asset classes, particularly in hard-to-price and illiquid ETFs.