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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
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simplex Investments | Trader | Unknown to Present | — |
| Cantor Fitzgerald | Sales and Trading Summer Analyst | Jun 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 Chicago | Computer Science Grader | Oct 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, LLC | Trading Intern | Jun 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... |
| Piecewise | Data Analyst and Software Development Intern | Apr 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 LLC | Trading Intern | Jun 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 Markets | Brokerage Assistant | Jun 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 Investments | Algorithmic Trading Lead | Aug 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)
| 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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