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About
Rob Werd is an Equity Research Analyst at Wolverine Trading in Chicago, Illinois, where he is responsible for conducting in-depth fundamental and quantitative research on publicly traded equities. In this role, he delivers sector-specific analysis and actionable insights to support trading strategies and portfolio construction at the firm. Based on Wolverine Trading’s core business, he likely focuses on liquid U.S. equities and derivatives, though the precise sectors or industries covered are not specified in publicly available sources.
Prior to joining Wolverine Trading, Rob built financial modeling and valuation expertise as a Financial Analyst at VMG Health, where he analyzed companies in the healthcare sector, supporting transaction advisory and consulting engagements. He also gained investment management experience managing a student endowment fund while at Tulane University. These experiences have provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis, corporate valuation, and strategy within both healthcare and broader capital markets contexts.
Rob holds a degree in Finance and Psychology from Tulane University, where his dual academic focus supports a disciplined, data-driven, and behavioral approach to investing. While specific industry accolades or notable publications are not publicly documented, his progressive roles spanning equity and healthcare analysis underscore his analytical rigor and commitment to advancing market insights for institutional trading and investment decision-making.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Trading | Equity Research Analyst | Jun 2025 to Present | — |
| VMG Health | Financial Analyst | May 2022 to Jun 2025 | Intern: 6/1/2022 - 8/15/2022 Analyst: 7/1/2023 - Present Perform equity valuations and fairness opinions for mergers and acquisitions in the healthcare industry. Day to day roles include analyzing com... |
| Tulane University | Student Endowment Manager | Jan 2023 to May 2023 | Built proprietary models for the infotech industry and made real investment allocations in the Tulane honors program which actively manages over $5.8 million of the endowment fund. |
| Burkenroad Reports | Equity Research Analyst | Aug 2021 to Dec 2021 | — |
| Convergint Technologies | Finance Intern | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | — |
| Wilmette Park District | Sailing Instructor | Jun 2018 to Aug 2020 | — |
Education
Tulane University
Finance and Psychology
2019 — 2023
New Trier Township High School Winnetka
2016 — 2019
Skills & Expertise
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 |