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Marcus Duquette

Marcus Duquette

Trader at Simplex Trading, LLC

Chicago, IL , United States

About

Marcus Duquette is a trader at Simplex Investments in Chicago, Illinois, where he has held roles since August 2020. In his current capacity, he specializes in algorithmic and quantitative trading, leveraging his technical and financial expertise to navigate complex markets and manage risk within the firm's portfolios. His work at Simplex focuses on equities and derivative instruments, utilizing advanced strategies that integrate finance and technology.

Prior to joining Simplex Investments, Marcus gained experience as a Sales and Trading Summer Analyst at Cantor Fitzgerald, where he supported institutional-order execution and market analysis across multiple asset classes. He also contributed as a Computer Science Grader at the University of Chicago, highlighting his aptitude in computational methods essential for quantitative finance.

Marcus holds both a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Chicago, demonstrating strong interdisciplinary expertise in mathematical modeling, financial theory, and computer science. Recognized for his rapid career progression and substantive technical capabilities, he brings a rigorous, data-driven approach to market opportunities, particularly within the equities and options space.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Simplex InvestmentsTraderUnknown to Present
Cantor FitzgeraldSales and Trading Summer AnalystJun 2019 to Aug 2019
Developed and pitched equity derivatives trades shown by salespeople to clients Built data analysis tools and data processing tools currently in production on the Treasury Repo desk Rotated through th...
University of ChicagoComputer Science GraderOct 2018 to Dec 2018
Graded programming assignment submissions for an introductory computer science course taught in Python Coordinated with other graders, teaching assistants, and professors to ensure equitable grading a...
Headlands Tech Global Markets, LLCTrading InternJun 2018 to Sep 2018
Developed a tool to find likely buyers for bonds bought in block trades Built and improved trade analysis and data visualization tools to help traders evaluate quoting logic Provided operational suppo...
PiecewiseData Analyst and Software Development InternApr 2018 to Jun 2018
Built amortization tables for student loan repayment in Python Pandas Data Frames and Google Sheets Wrote general Python code where needed
Bluefin Trading LLCTrading InternJun 2017 to Sep 2017
Monitored VIX pit trades and quoting to keep traders updated and support compliance Researched cryptocurrency exchanges and LedgerX to explore cryptocurrency derivatives trading Analyzed earnings call...
Chicago Capital MarketsBrokerage AssistantJun 2016 to Sep 2016
Researched and opened communications with hedge funds to try and add them as clients Recorded the day's trades and dispatched the data to clearing houses and back-office Delivered unfulfilled orders t...
Simplex InvestmentsAlgorithmic Trading LeadAug 2020 to Present

Education

University of Chicago

Master of Science - MS, Financial Mathematics

2020 2025

University of Chicago

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics

2016 2020

New Trier Township High School

2012 2016

Others at Simplex Trading, LLC (24)

NameRoleLocation
Alexander Finch
Alexander Finch
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Dave Haufe
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David Lohmann
David Lohmann
SOFR Options TraderChicago, IL , United States
Dimitry Braznichenko
Dimitry Braznichenko
Options TraderChicago, IL , United States
Drew Brandsen
Drew Brandsen
Options TraderChicago, IL , United States
Glen Nixon
Glen Nixon
Algorithmic TraderChicago, IL , United States
Jeff Burianek
Jeff Burianek
US Index Volatility TradingChicago, IL , United States
Jeffrey Abraham
Jeffrey Abraham
Algorithmic Trading AnalystChicago, IL , United States
Jeremy Nau
Jeremy Nau
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Lester Crockett
Lester Crockett
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