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About
Genny Soltesz is a trader at PEAK6 in New York, specializing in leveraging proprietary trading tools for executing trading strategies across multiple financial markets. Her current responsibilities involve active trading, risk management, and contributing to the firm's trading operations within the Consumer Services and Financial Planning & Asset Management sectors.
Previously, she served as a Trading Associate and interned with PEAK6, gaining expertise in portfolio management and operations research. Her experience spans both associate-level and internship positions, providing a strong foundation in quantitative trading and market analysis.
Genny holds a bachelor’s degree in Operations Research: Financial Engineering from Columbia University, equipping her with advanced skills in financial modeling and quantitative analysis. Her notable contributions include supporting the integration of advanced trading algorithms and helping optimize trading strategies specific to listed equities and derivatives.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEAK6 | Trader | Jan 2022 to Present | — |
| PEAK6 | Trading Associate | Aug 2020 to Jan 2022 | — |
| PEAK6 Investments | Trading Intern | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | -Completed coursework in advanced option theory, volatility trading, and behavioral finance
-Utilized PEAK6's proprietary trading tools and technology to test, analyze, and code trading strategies
-Co... |
| Columbia University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Educati | Events Attendant | Oct 2016 to May 2019 | Aided in setup and breakdown of home varsity athletics competitions and performed various customer service-related duties during athletic events. |
| Getman Corporation | Engineering Intern | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | Led the review and implementation of a manufacturing preventative maintenance system.
-Researched suitable maintenance management software and provided recommendation to leadership
-Drove implementati... |
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor's degree, Operations Research: Financial Engineering
2016 — 2020
Mattawan High School
2012 — 2016
Others at Peak6 LLC (40)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Trading Associate | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Senior Research Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
B Barbara Sun | Equity Options Trader | Austin, TX , United States |
 | Propriety Options Trader - Division Manager | Clarendon Hills, IL , United States |
B Benjamin Fisher | Equity and Index Options Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
D Dan FitzGerald | Sr. Research Analyst | United States |
D David Budworth | Partner | Austin, TX , United States |
E Ethan Carter | Foreign Exchange Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Partner | Chicago, IL , United States |
H Huanlong Li | analyst | Chicago, IL , United States |
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