Robert Fried

Robert Fried is currently a Quantitative Trader at Old Mission Capital, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, where he is responsible for developing and executing advanced trading strategies using mathematical models and statistical analysis. His day-to-day work focuses on market making and proprietary trading, utilizing quantitative methods to price and trade listed derivatives and equities, primarily across US and global markets.

Before joining Old Mission in November 2024, Robert held a long-standing role as a Trader at XR Trading, where he spent nearly two decades sharpening his expertise in quantitative trading and risk management across various asset classes, including equities and derivatives. His experience encompasses handling complex trading systems and algorithm development to optimize trading performance and manage portfolio risk.

Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics from Imperial College London, providing him with a strong theoretical and practical foundation in quantitative finance and advanced analytics. He is recognized for his rigorous approach to market analysis and innovation in algorithmic trading, with a notable track record in high-frequency trading environments focusing on liquid equities and derivative instruments.