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About
Jesse Yan is a Quantitative Trading Analyst at Wolverine Trading in Chicago, IL, where he develops and implements quantitative strategies to optimize trading execution and risk management. His role involves leveraging advanced statistical and mathematical models to analyze market data, primarily focusing on liquid US equities and derivatives within Wolverine Trading’s core product offerings.
Previously, Jesse contributed to quantitative research at Neuberger Berman through the University of Chicago Project Lab and gained robust analytical skills as a graduate student in Financial Mathematics at the University of Chicago. His background includes experience in data-driven research and strategy development for institutional asset management, particularly in equity and multi-asset portfolios.
Jesse holds a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His expertise spans quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and algorithmic trading, supported by a strong foundation in mathematical finance from specialized academic programs.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Trading | Quantitative Trading Analyst | Jul 2025 to Present | — |
| University of Chicago Master of Science in Financial Mathematics | Graduate Student | Aug 2023 to Jun 2025 | — |
| Neuberger Berman | Quantitative Researcher - University of Chicago Project Lab | Jun 2024 to Aug 2024 | — |
| PwC | Associate | Aug 2022 to Oct 2023 | — |
| PwC | Intern | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | — |
| Travelers | Actuarial Leadership Development Program Intern | Jun 2020 to Aug 2020 | — |
| AXIS Capital | Catastrophe Modeling and Actuarial Intern | Jan 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| NorthShore University HealthSystem | Research Intern | Jun 2016 to May 2017 | — |
Education
University of Chicago
Master's degree
2023 — 2025
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - BS
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
High School Diploma
Libertyville High School
High School Diploma
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 |