Sean Effinger-Dean

Sean Effinger-Dean is a Rotational Trader at Wolverine Trading in Chicago, IL. In this capacity since 2009, he is responsible for executing trades and managing risk across various asset classes as part of the firm’s dynamic trading team. Wolverine Trading is known for its active involvement in options, equities, and derivatives markets, and rotational traders are typically cross-trained to adapt to multiple products and sectors.

Prior to joining Wolverine Trading, Sean served as Head of Quantitative Analysis at Actuarials Holdings from 2006 to 2008, where he led advanced quantitative modeling efforts for trading and risk strategies. His background reflects expertise in quantitative finance, statistical modeling, and trading strategy development, honed over years in algorithmic and proprietary trading environments.

Sean earned his degree from Princeton University, equipping him with a rigorous foundation in quantitative disciplines. His professional experience and academic training position him as a specialist in financial derivatives and risk management, with a notable track record in building and optimizing trading strategies for options and equities markets.