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Jonathan Shaw

Jonathan Shaw

Quantitative Trader at Peak6 LLC

Highland Park, IL , United States

About

Jonathan Shaw is a veteran quantitative trader based in Highland Park, Illinois, currently serving as a Quantitative Trader at PEAK6, where he leverages nearly two decades of experience in trading and risk management. In his current role, Shaw focuses on developing and executing algorithmic trading strategies, applying quantitative models to optimize performance across complex, multi-asset portfolios. While specific asset classes are proprietary, PEAK6's trading operations typically span equities, options, and derivatives, sectors in which Shaw is presumed to be deeply engaged.

Previously, Shaw held key positions as Risk Manager at TransMarket Group and as Algorithmic Trader at International Trading Group, where he honed his expertise in risk assessment, statistical modeling, and the design of automated trading systems. His career demonstrates a consistent emphasis on quantitative strategies in capital markets and the management of risk in high-frequency trading environments.

Shaw's academic background includes a degree from London Business School and Washington University in St. Louis, equipping him with a solid foundation in finance, quantitative analysis, and econometrics. Throughout his career, he has contributed to advancements in quantitative risk management and trading technology, distinguishing himself as an expert in the application of sophisticated analytics to financial markets.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
PEAK6Quantitative TraderApr 2021 to Present
TransMarket GroupRisk ManagerJan 2011 to Jan 2020
• Global head of operational, compliance and technology risk management. • Designed and maintained risk modeling, monitoring and mitigation tools for algorithmic systems.
International Trading GroupAlgorithmic TraderJan 2008 to Jan 2011
• Collaborated with team of data analysts and software engineers to develop numerous automated trading strategies. • Created trading, visualization and risk tools for use in equities, treasuries and c...
Breakwater TradingSenior TraderJan 2004 to Jan 2008
• Supervised team of traders trading algorithmic strategies in fixed income and commodity futures markets. • Coordinated with programming team to overhaul cash/futures trading UI, substantially increa...
TransMarket GroupFixed Income TraderJan 2001 to Jan 2004

Education

London Business School

Washington University in St. Louis

Others at Peak6 LLC (40)

NameRoleLocation
Abhiram Kakuturu
Abhiram Kakuturu
Trading AssociateChicago, IL , United States
Amanda Cuevas
Amanda Cuevas
Senior Research AnalystChicago, IL , United States
B
Barbara Sun
Equity Options TraderAustin, TX , United States
Bassil Hussain
Bassil Hussain
Propriety Options Trader - Division ManagerClarendon Hills, IL , United States
B
Benjamin Fisher
Equity and Index Options TraderChicago, IL , United States
D
Dan FitzGerald
Sr. Research AnalystUnited States
D
David Budworth
PartnerAustin, TX , United States
E
Ethan Carter
Foreign Exchange TraderChicago, IL , United States
George Ruhana
George Ruhana
PartnerChicago, IL , United States
H
Huanlong Li
analystChicago, IL , United States
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