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Megan Trolley

Head of Trading at Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC

Chicago, IL , United States

About

Megan Trolley serves as Head of Trading at Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois, a role she has held since November 2021. In this leadership position, she is responsible for executing and overseeing the firm's trading operations, with a focus on implementing the fund’s value-oriented and event-driven equity strategies across U.S. markets. Her expertise encompasses a broad range of sectors with notable emphasis on consumer discretionary, technology, healthcare, and industrials, as reflected in the firm’s diverse portfolio holdings, including significant positions in companies such as Peloton, Reddit, Airbnb, and CVS Health.

Prior to joining Quinn Opportunity Partners, Megan spent more than a decade as Senior Trader at Perry Capital, where she specialized in equity and event-driven trading, and subsequently as Equity Trader at Hudson 8818 LLC. Her extensive experience also includes operational roles in fund accounting and trading at prominent investment firms, contributing to her reputation for strong risk management and analytical skills.

Megan holds an MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, a BA in Economics from Boston College, and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor credential from the Yale School of Management. Her multifaceted background, combining advanced education and practical trading expertise, has made her a respected figure in the U.S. equity investment landscape, particularly in absolute return and special situations strategies.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Quinn Opportunity Partners LLCHead of TradingNov 2021 to Present
Hudson 8818 LLCEquity TraderJan 2012 to Present
Perry CapitalSenior TraderApr 1999 to Dec 2011
Bear Stearns & Co.AssociateJul 1997 to Apr 1999

Education

Yale School of Management

Certified Private Wealth Advisor

2025 2025

Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance

2011 2013

Boston College

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics

1993 1997

St. Ignatius College Preparatory

1989 1993

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