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About
James Hamilton is currently a Derivatives Trader at Belvedere Trading, LLC in Chicago, Illinois, where he is responsible for managing and executing trading strategies across various options and derivatives products. His role involves market making, risk management, and the application of quantitative and analytical techniques to deliver effective trading outcomes.
Before joining Belvedere Trading in 2020, James worked as a Trading Analyst at Group One Trading, LP, where he gained exposure to equity options markets and analytical trading strategies. He also held a prior role as a Supply Chain Performance Engineer at Caterpillar Inc., further developing his analytical and process optimization skills in an industrial context.
James earned his degree from Purdue University, equipping him with a solid quantitative and engineering background. At Belvedere Trading, he focuses specifically on options and derivatives in the equity sector, leveraging both his academic background and industry experience to drive innovation and success in complex trading environments.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Derivatives Trader | Aug 2020 to Present | — |
| Group One Trading, LP | Trading Analyst | Jun 2019 to Aug 2019 | Supported traders through confirming option and equity positions, correcting discrepancies in trades, and researching publicly traded companies |
| Caterpillar Inc. | Supply Chain Performance Engineer | May 2018 to Apr 2019 | Analyzed inventory of over 22,000 part numbers to determine the most efficient ways to remove obsolete or surplus material from inventory and managed a supplier resource project transitioning a set of... |
Education
Purdue University
2016 — 2020
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 |
 | Jr Hybrid Trader | 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 |
