Tao Zhao

Tao Zhao is a distinguished professional in quantitative strategies technology, currently serving as Director at Citadel since September 2019. With extensive experience in high-frequency and automated trading, Zhao held significant roles including Member and Co-CTO at Volant Trading, and Director - Head of US Flow Derivatives Technology at Deutsche Bank. Earlier career contributions include positions as a Member, Electronic Trading Technologist/Strategist at Trading Machines LLC and Director in Electronic Volatility Trading at UBS. Zhao began a career in automated market making at Morgan Stanley, focusing on equity options trading systems. Educational credentials include a PhD Candidate and MS in Computer Science from New York University and a BS in Computer Science from the University of Science and Technology of China.