Justin Kanda

Justin Kanda has a diverse work experience in the finance industry. Justin is currently working as a Trader at Citadel Securities since February 2023. Before that, they worked as a Vice President at Nomura from January 2021 to March 2023. Prior to that, they held a Vice President role at Goldman Sachs from April 2017 to January 2021, where they specialized in equity derivative sales and trading for global hedge fund and outright community. Their responsibilities included product coverage of US listed equity options, convertible bonds, and SPACs. Justin also has experience as a US Listed Equity Option Salesperson at ConvergEx Group from February 2011 to February 2017. Earlier in their career, they worked as an Equity Derivatives Execution Trader at Liquid Capital Group from August 2010 to February 2011, as an Equity Derivatives Flow Trader at Miller Tabak from 2007 to June 2010, and as an Equity Derivatives Market Maker and Specialist at LaBranche Structured Products from April 2005 to May 2007. Justin started their career as an Equity Derivatives Specialist at TD Securities from January 2000 to February 2005. Justin's work experience highlights their expertise in equity derivatives and trading in various roles and organizations throughout the years.

Justin Kanda holds multiple degrees and certifications in the field of finance. Justin completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Economics at the University of Vermont from 1993 to 1995. Following that, they pursued a BA degree in Economics at Rutgers University, from 1995 to 1997. Later, they attended the NYU Stern School of Business from 2003 to 2005, where they obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, specializing in Finance.

In addition to their formal education, Justin Kanda has obtained various certifications from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority). These certifications include Series 3, Series 57, Series 63, Series 65, and Series 7. However, specific details such as the months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.