The Edgehog Team
Meet Our CEO: Michael Jang
Michael started his trading career at Optiver in 2014, trading a range of products including FX and U.S. Treasuries. During his time there, he also contributed to building automated trading strategies across multiple desks. Through this experience, Michael discovered his passion for scaling systematic trading frameworks and building teams around them. In 2019, he left Optiver to join Edgehog Trading as a partner and CEO, focusing on developing the firm's technology-driven trading platform.
Our Teams
Three specialized verticals working together
Trading
Our trading team focuses on market making and risk management strategies.
Technology
Our technology team builds and maintains our cutting-edge trading infrastructure.
Operations
Our operations team ensures smooth day-to-day functioning of our trading systems.
Meet Our Employees
Hear from the people who make it happen
"Working at Edgehog, I've been impressed by how quickly we've iterated both technology and trading logic. It's been enabled by an exceptionally collaborative work culture, a sharp focus on what matters, and frequent, open communication. As rewarding as the firm's growth has been, our environment is extremely conducive to personal growth as well. The team is talented, dedicated, and always wanting to help each other succeed. I'm excited to see what lies ahead."
"Edgehog has been a fantastic place for me to grow as a Trader. I've had ample opportunities to tackle complex problems and deliver systematic solutions. At the same time, I've learned so much from my highly experienced teammates who are always eager to share their expertise. It's a rewarding feeling witnessing the frequent fruitions of our collaboration!"
"What drew me to Edgehog was the opportunity to work on real, impactful systems rather than layers of abstraction. As a developer here, I get to see the direct effect of my code on our trading performance every single day. The engineering culture is refreshingly pragmatic; we value clean solutions that work at scale over unnecessary complexity. I've grown more in my time here than I thought possible, and the team's willingness to invest in each other's development makes it a truly special place to build a career."
"Joining Edgehog's operations team has been one of the best decisions I've made. There's a unique energy that comes from working at a firm where every function, trading, technology, and operations, is deeply interconnected. I've had the chance to streamline critical workflows and build processes that keep the firm running smoothly as we scale. What stands out most is the trust and autonomy the team gives you; if you see something that can be improved, you're empowered to make it happen."