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About
Kaushik Rao is a Senior Quantitative Researcher at Belvedere Trading, LLC, based in New York, NY, where he is responsible for the development and implementation of quantitative models to inform the firm's trading strategies. In this role, he leverages advanced computational techniques and statistical analysis to drive decision-making processes across Belvedere’s market-making and proprietary trading operations.
Rao’s work principally focuses on liquid derivatives markets, particularly in options and related exchange-traded products, supporting the firm's activities in equities and derivatives trading. His quantitative research underpins Belvedere's competitive market presence by optimizing pricing algorithms and risk analytics in these asset classes.
Prior to his current position, Kaushik Rao earned a PhD in Astrophysics from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Computer Science from the University of Michigan. His academic background in scientific computing and data-driven research is central to his expertise in quantitative finance, strengthening his contributions to Belvedere’s innovative trading strategies.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Quantitative Analyst | Apr 2022 to Present | Options Modeling Research and Algorithmic Trading Strategies |
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Senior Quantitative Researcher | Sep 2023 to Present | — |
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Quantitative Researcher | Apr 2022 to Sep 2023 | Options Modeling Research and Algorithmic Trading Strategies |
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Quantitative Developer | Jul 2019 to Apr 2022 | Options Model Development |
| Northwestern University | Graduate Student Researcher | Sep 2018 to Apr 2020 | Gravitational Wave Parameter Estimation - LIGO |
| Bloomberg LP | Software Engineering Intern | Jun 2018 to Sep 2018 | BQuant |
| University of Michigan | Undergraduate Researcher | Aug 2016 to Aug 2018 | Continuous Gravitational Wave Detection - LIGO |
| Bloomberg LP | Software Engineering Intern | May 2017 to Aug 2017 | Derivatives - Multi-Asset Risk System |
| CME Group | Software Engineering Intern | May 2016 to Apr 2017 | Match Engine Development Team |
Education
Northwestern University
PhD, Astrophysics
2018 — 2020
University of Michigan
Bachelor of Science Engineering, Computer Science
2014 — 2018
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 |
