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About
Edward Kahn is a Quantitative Trader at Wolverine Trading based in Chicago, IL, where he specializes in developing and executing quantitative trading strategies across multiple asset classes. His role focuses on leveraging mathematical models and data analysis to identify market opportunities and optimize trade execution, contributing directly to Wolverine Trading’s position within the highly competitive proprietary trading industry.
Kahn’s expertise covers equities and derivatives, with a particular focus on electronic market making and algorithmic trading within U.S. listed securities. At Wolverine, he has been involved in both the Quantitative Analyst and Trader roles, underscoring his broad experience in systematic trading and risk management for liquid financial instruments.
Before joining Wolverine Trading as a Quantitative Analyst in 2014 and later advancing to trader, Kahn gained research experience as an intern at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University and completed the International Baccalaureate at United Nations International School, providing a strong analytical and quantitative foundation for his work in financial markets.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Trading | Quantitative Trader | Oct 2016 to Present | Alpha generation (equities, equity options, futures)
Idea generation, BackTesting, Software Development/Implementation, Monitoring |
| Wolverine Trading | Quantitative Analyst | Jun 2014 to Oct 2016 | Payment For Order Flow Desk - Equity Options |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Research Intern | Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 | Created a program that auto indexes X-ray Diffraction data.
Reconstructed the 3D structure of aluminum oxynitride |
| Cornerstone Architects | Engineering Intern | Jun 2010 to Aug 2010 | — |
Education
Carnegie Mellon University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics
2010 — 2014
United Nations International School
International Baccalaureate, Highschool Diploma
2006 — 2010
Others at Wolverine Trading, LLC (56)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Principal | Chicago, IL , United States | |
A Alison Slone | Principal and Senior Trader | New York, NY , United States |
| Quantitative Researcher | Chicago, IL , United States | |
| Quantitative Trader | Chicago, IL , United States | |
D Dmitriy Treyger | Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
E Emily Zweifel | Senior Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Trader | Darien, CT , United States | |
| Principal | Chicago, IL , United States | |
F Frank Huebbers | Partner | Chicago, IL , United States |
J Jake Bricker | Principal | Chicago, IL , United States |
Similar Fund Managers
| Name | Role | Fund | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
A Alex Dengel | Senior Derivatives Trader - Portfolio Manager | Wolverine Asset Management LLC | Chicago, IL , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | Wolverine Asset Management LLC | Chicago, IL , United States |