John Collins

John Collins is a seasoned derivatives trader at Belvedere Trading, LLC, based in Chicago, where he has held his current role since February 2009. His primary responsibilities include market making and trading derivatives, with a specialization in crude oil markets. Collins’ expertise extends to broader commodities derivatives, demonstrated by his tenure as a dedicated commodities derivatives trader within the firm from 2011 to 2013.

Prior to joining Belvedere Trading, he gained industry experience as an intern at Acru Asset Management, further building a foundation in asset management and trading. Collins has focused his career on derivatives in both commodity and energy markets, positioning him as an expert in risk management and quantitative trading strategies within these sectors.

John Collins is an alumnus of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and Northwestern University, reflecting a strong academic foundation in business and finance. Over the course of his career, he has contributed significantly to Belvedere’s growth in the derivatives and market making space, recognized for his deep product knowledge and ability to navigate complex, fast-moving markets.