Chris Trachtenberg
About Chris Trachtenberg
Chris Trachtenberg is the Head of Equity Product Desk in Electronic Sales/Trading at Jefferies, with prior experience at ITG and NYSE. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Rhode Island.
Title
Chris Trachtenberg holds the title of Electronic Sales/Trading, Head of Equity Product Desk. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the equity product desk at Jefferies.
Current Position at Jefferies
Chris Trachtenberg has been serving as the Head of Equity Product Desk at Jefferies since 2008. In his current role, he focuses on electronic sales and trading.
Experience at ITG
From 2005 to 2008, Chris Trachtenberg worked at ITG in the Electronic Sales/Trading division. Over three years, he gained valuable experience in electronic trading systems and client relations.
Early Career at NYSE
Chris Trachtenberg began his career with summer clerk positions at the NYSE in 2002, 2003, and 2004. Each summer position lasted two months and took place in New York, NY, providing him with early exposure to stock exchange operations.
Education and Expertise
Chris Trachtenberg attended the University of Rhode Island from 2001 to 2005, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics. His background in economics laid a strong foundation for his subsequent career in electronic trading and sales. He completed his high school education at Livingston High School, attending from 1997 to 2001.