Matt van Aken

Matt van Aken is a Senior Trader at Wolverine Execution Services, a division of Wolverine Trading based in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, he is responsible for managing complex trading strategies and overseeing significant equity and derivatives trading operations for the firm. His expertise includes the execution of institutional-scale trades and risk management across various asset classes, with a special focus on equities and listed derivatives.

Van Aken has been with Wolverine since 1997, marking a longstanding tenure that highlights his deep experience within the firm and the broader proprietary trading industry. Over the course of his career, he has developed a reputation for precise execution and a robust understanding of electronic and options markets.

He holds a degree in Accounting and Finance from Indiana University Bloomington, equipping him with the financial and analytical skills essential for high-level trading roles. Van Aken’s contributions to Wolverine Execution Services underscore his skill in navigating volatile markets and his commitment to maintaining high standards of execution and performance in institutional trading.