Brent Daniel

Brent Daniel is a Portfolio Manager at Walleye Trading LLC in Philadelphia, PA, where he oversees sophisticated trading strategies and risk management for a multi-asset portfolio. At Walleye, Daniel focuses on quantitative trading across derivatives and equity markets, leveraging advanced analytics and market expertise to generate alpha within highly competitive sectors. His responsibilities include portfolio construction, sector allocation, and execution of systematic investment models, with an emphasis on U.S. equity derivatives and related asset classes.

Prior to joining Walleye Trading LLC (also known as Walleye Capital LLC) in 2016, Daniel served as Proprietor and Portfolio Manager at Bluefin Trading LLC, where he managed proprietary trading strategies in options and equities. Earlier in his career, he was a Portfolio Manager at Spot Trading LLC, refining his expertise in market making and options trading within the financial sector. This progression has equipped him with a strong background in quantitative analysis, systematic risk management, and option pricing methodologies in liquid U.S. markets.

Daniel is an alumnus of Duke University, where he honed his analytical and quantitative skills, enabling his transition into high-level investment management roles. Throughout his career, he has delivered consistent trading performance and contributed to the advancement of proprietary trading methodologies, especially in option markets and equity derivatives. He is recognized for his expertise in multi-asset portfolio management, particularly within U.S. equities and derivatives, as well as his ability to adapt systematic trading frameworks to dynamic market conditions.