Nikolai Miczek

Nikolai Miczek is a Portfolio Manager at Simplex Trading LLC, a leading proprietary trading firm based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he oversees portfolio strategy and execution, leveraging advanced technology and data-driven analysis to optimize trading performance in U.S. equity options markets. His responsibilities include managing risk, developing trading algorithms, and contributing to the firm's innovation in automated trading systems.

Miczek specializes in equity options and volatility trading, with a focus on market-making and proprietary strategies in the U.S. capital markets. His expertise spans options trading, portfolio management, and algorithmic trading, supporting Simplex Trading's position as a top market maker in equity options.

Prior to joining Simplex Trading LLC in October 2021, Miczek held senior roles including Options Portfolio Manager at Arb Trading Group and Managing Partner at Tenzan, where he served as Head Interest Rate Options Trader. He also has experience as an Options Trader at Vision Financial Markets LLC, Harrison Trading Group LLC, TradeLink, and Alpart Trading Inc. Miczek holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Geology from Tufts University, combining quantitative finance expertise with a strong foundation in analytical problem-solving. His career reflects a consistent focus on innovation and leadership in options trading and portfolio management within the financial industry.