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Kevin O'Donnell
Portfolio Manager, Derivatives Trader at Belvedere Trading LLC
About
Kevin O'Donnell is a Portfolio Manager and Derivatives Trader at Belvedere Trading, LLC, based in Chicago, Illinois. In his current role, he specializes in managing and trading derivatives portfolios, with a focus on options and futures across major asset classes, including equities and index products. His responsibilities include portfolio risk management, strategy development, and capital allocation in fast-moving financial markets.
O'Donnell brings over a decade of trading expertise, having previously served as a Portfolio Manager and Derivatives Trader at Ronin Trading and as Co-Principal and Derivatives Trader at Wilgrove Capital. Throughout his career, he has developed deep proficiency in options pricing, volatility strategies, and market-making for listed derivatives, primarily in the equity and index sectors.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. O'Donnell is recognized for his innovation in quantitative trading strategies and his contributions to institutional derivatives management in Chicago's competitive trading landscape.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Trading, LLC | Portfolio Manager, Derivatives Trader | Apr 2019 to Present | — |
| Ronin Trading | Portfolio Manager, Derivatives Trader | Nov 2016 to Mar 2019 | — |
| Wilgrove Capital | Co Principal, Derivatives Trader | Mar 2014 to Nov 2016 | — |
| Ronin Capital | Senior Trader | Jun 2004 to Jan 2014 | — |
| LAKESHORE SECURITIES, L.P. | Runner, Clerk | Oct 2003 to Jun 2004 | — |
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
1999 — 2004
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 |