About
Alexander Welty is a Jr Hybrid Trader at Belvedere Trading, LLC, based in Chicago, IL, where he has served since August 2020. In this role, he is involved in executing and managing strategies across multiple asset classes, focusing on derivatives markets. Belvedere Trading is a proprietary trading firm, and hybrid trading roles typically encompass both options and futures trading, particularly within major US equity and index products.
Prior to joining Belvedere Trading, Alexander gained industry experience as a Research and Development Intern at Symantec, where he contributed to technical projects involving computer science and data analysis. His background also includes a position at DL Trading, although specific responsibilities there are not publicly detailed.
Alexander holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, a foundation that underpins his quantitative and analytical expertise in financial markets. His skill set is particularly suited to algorithmic and quantitative trading strategies within derivatives and structured products, and his work supports Belvedere's market-making and risk management operations in listed options and futures.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Jr Hybrid Trader | Aug 2020 to Present | — |
| DL Trading | Unknown to Present | — | |
| Symantec | Research And Development Intern | May 2019 to Aug 2019 | — |
| Symantec | Machine Learning Intern | Jan 2018 to Aug 2018 | Worked in the Symantec Endpoint Protection division as a machine learning intern. Built models using supervised learning and Amazon Web Services technologies. Explored data to find interesting correla... |
Education
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Mathematics and Computer Science
2016 — 2020
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
None, Mathematics and Computer Science
2012 — 2016
Others at Belvedere Trading LLC (67)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
A Aaron Groff | Quantitative Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Futures Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
A Andrew Braun | Senior Trader | Bartlett, IL , United States |
 | Quant R and D Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |
B Brian Standerfer | ETF and Delta One Trading | New York, NY , United States |
 | Derivatives Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
C Charlie Burgoon | Senior Trader ~ S and P 500 Derivatives | Chicago, IL , United States |
C Chris Snow | Derivatives Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | S and P Portfolio Manager | Chicago, IL , United States |