Mike Ballschmiede

Mike Ballschmiede is a Quantitative Trader at Old Mission Capital in Chicago, Illinois, where he is responsible for developing and executing quantitative trading strategies. At Old Mission, he leverages advanced data analysis and systematic approaches to enhance the firm's trading performance in highly liquid financial markets, with a focus on U.S. Treasuries and fixed income securities.

Previously, Mike served as Head Trader and Senior Trader in U.S. Treasuries at BlackEdge Capital, where he managed trading operations and risk for government securities. His expertise lies in navigating interest rate markets and implementing strategies for trading U.S. government bonds and related derivatives.

Mike holds a Master’s degree in Information and Data Science from UC Berkeley School of Information and a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. His educational background underscores his strength in data-driven decision-making and quantitative research, supporting his reputation as a skilled specialist in U.S. fixed income markets.