Nicholas O'Connor

Nicholas O'Connor, CFA, is currently a Senior Trader at PEAK6 in Chicago, Illinois, where he has held this role since July 2015. At PEAK6, he plays a key role in executing and managing trading strategies, leveraging his expertise across derivatives, currencies, equities, and commodities. His work centers on complex, multi-asset class trading with a focus on risk management and market analytics within the proprietary trading sector.

Prior to joining PEAK6, Nicholas gained valuable experience as a self-employed trader and as a Junior Partner and Trader at Black Diamond Capital Group from 2002 to 2011. Over his career, he has developed deep proficiency in trading derivatives and managing high-value portfolios across various global markets, with an emphasis on electronic and structured trading strategies.

Nicholas holds an MBA in Finance and Business Analytics from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a BS in Finance with a minor in Psychology from Indiana University Bloomington. As a CFA charterholder, he brings analytical rigor and a multidisciplinary approach to market opportunities, earning recognition for his expertise in applying advanced finance techniques across diverse asset classes.