James Kain

James Kain is a Derivatives Trader at Wolverine Trading, based in Elmhurst, IL, with over 14 years of experience at the firm. In his current role, he specializes in trading complex financial derivatives, contributing to the firm’s reputation as a market leader in derivatives valuation and trading. His daily responsibilities include managing risk, executing trades, and optimizing trading strategies in highly liquid, fast-moving equity and options markets.

Kain's expertise is centered on equity derivatives and options, reflecting Wolverine Trading’s core focus on global equity, options, and futures markets. His experience encompasses advanced quantitative analysis and value-added order execution, positioning him as a key contributor within specialized asset classes such as equities, index options, and futures contracts.

James Kain holds degrees from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the Gies College of Business, providing a strong foundation in finance and quantitative methods. With a distinguished tenure at Wolverine and a proven track record, he is recognized for his strategic trading approach and his significant contributions to the advancement of sophisticated derivatives trading strategies in the financial industry.