Andrew Cozzie

Andrew Cozzie is currently an SPX Desk Trader at Simplex Investments in Chicago, Illinois, where he has held the position since 2018, following a prior year as an Options Clerk with the same firm. His primary focus is on trading and managing risk within the S&P 500 Index (SPX) options market, leveraging his expertise in equity index derivatives within a high-frequency, technology-driven proprietary trading environment.

Cozzie brings over a decade of experience in options risk management, having previously served as Risk and Pricing Manager at Brian Ludden LLC, where he specialized in the pricing and oversight of complex options structures. His sector expertise is concentrated on U.S. listed index options, particularly those related to the S&P 500, and he is regarded for his deep knowledge of equity index volatility and block trading structures.

He holds a BBA in Finance from the University of Portland, which underpins his quantitative and analytical skills in capital markets. Throughout his career, Cozzie has demonstrated significant proficiency in risk management and derivative product pricing, contributing to the operational excellence and innovation at Simplex Investments in the competitive equity derivatives space.