Layla Royer has extensive experience in the finance industry, currently serving in Institutional Equity Derivatives at Citadel Securities since March 2020. Prior to this role, Layla was Co-Head of Equity Derivatives Sales and Managing Director at Jefferies from June 2010 to January 2020. Earlier career positions include Trader at George Weiss Associates from February 2008 to June 2010 and Associate at UBS Investment Bank from May 2006 to February 2008. Layla holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economics & Management from Cornell University, which was earned between 2002 and 2006.