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Kevin Grelecki is a seasoned trader currently with Simplex Investments, where he specializes in derivatives and equity markets. Based in the Chicago area, he plays a key role in executing and managing complex trading strategies, focusing particularly on equity index and futures products. At Simplex, he is notably involved in the trading and provision of liquidity for BTIC and block trades in major U.S. equity index futures.
Previously, Kevin served as Senior Trader and Desk Head at IMC Trading, overseeing teams and risk across various equity and derivatives desks during a decade-long tenure. His early career includes experience with agricultural commodity trading at Merrill Lynch, granting him broad exposure to both the commodities and listed derivatives sectors. Across his roles, his expertise has spanned U.S. equity indices, options, futures, and related derivatives markets.
Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Illinois, College of Business. His professional background demonstrates a commitment to innovation and risk management in highly automated, technology-driven trading environments, making notable contributions to liquidity provision and complex derivatives trading in the U.S. markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplex Investments | Trader | Feb 2020 to Present | — |
| IMC Trading | Senior Trader and Desk Head | Feb 2010 to Feb 2020 | Spx index derivative trader / team lead for on off-floor broker trading desk . Part of a robust team of SPX traders within the company specializing in high-frequency electronic, broker and floor trad... |
| Merrill Lynch | CBOT agricultural commodity trading desk and overnight trading desk assistant | Feb 1996 to Jan 2000 | Pioneered the use of wireless headset communication into the trading pits between desk and broker to produce an instantaneous means of order execution. Proficient in Globex, Globex 2 and Project A tra... |
| Pisa Trading LLC | Derivatives trader, risk manager | Aug 2003 to Mar 2009 | Derivatives trader, risk manager and profit & loss manager of multi-million dollar derivative portfolio for multiple index option markets including NDX, SPX, RUT, and VIX. Earned CBOT membership Augu... |
| LaSalle Capital Markets | Trader | Sep 2002 to Aug 2003 | Consistently generated thousands of dollars in daily profits using option-theory, strong mathematics and communication skills in a team-oriented trading atmosphere Supervised and trained all new tradi... |
| LaSalle Capital Markets | Trader and Clerk | Apr 2001 to Aug 2003 | Floor-based derivatives trader in NDX, QQQ and MNX trading pits. |
| LaSalle Capital Markets | Clerk | Apr 2001 to Sep 2002 | Created a foundation of profitability by ensuring trading and position accuracy of the firm's sizable and high-volume traders Maintained consistent, error-free and efficient communication in high-inte... |
| Grainguys.com LLC | Lead Trading Desk Associate | Jan 2000 to Apr 2001 | Founding member of a CBOT startup floor based commodity brokerage company in agricultural commodities. Lead trading desk contact for all client support issues. Constructed and maintained an internet w... |
Education
University of Illinois, College of Business
Bachelor of Science, Finance
1991 — 1995
Others at Simplex Trading, LLC (24)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Derivatives Trader | Chicago, IL , United States | |
D Dave Haufe | Chief Technology Officer | Chicago, IL , United States |
| SOFR Options Trader | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Options Trader | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Options Trader | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Algorithmic Trader | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| US Index Volatility Trading | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Algorithmic Trading Analyst | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Derivatives Trader SPX | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Derivatives Trader | Glenview, IL , United States |
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