Igor Cakulev
About Igor Cakulev
Igor Cakulev is a Vice President at Jefferies, specializing in rates and credit pricing and electronic trading, with extensive experience in derivative valuations and credit risk.
Current Role at Jefferies
Igor Cakulev currently holds the position of Vice President (VP) at Jefferies. He has been with the company since November 2021. His role involves significant involvement in rates and credit pricing, as well as electronic trading, leveraging his expertise in derivative valuations and credit risk. Jefferies is located in New York, United States, where he continues to make contributions in these critical areas.
Previous Experience at J.P. Morgan
Igor Cakulev has had two notable tenures at J.P. Morgan in Greater New York City Area. He served as Vice President from 2010 to 2014 and then again as VP from 2016 to 2022. During these periods, he accumulated six years of experience in managing financial operations, particularly in the areas of rates, credit pricing, and electronic trading.
Experience at TD Securities
From 2014 to 2016, Igor Cakulev worked at TD Securities in New York City in the Fixed Income and Derivatives Technology division. Over these two years, he developed his skills in derivative valuations and credit risk, which are important aspects of his current role.
Educational Background
Igor Cakulev has a strong educational background. He earned a Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance from Rutgers University - Newark, having studied from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Engineering from the University of Belgrade.
Skills and Expertise
Throughout his career, Igor Cakulev has developed expertise in derivative valuations and credit risk, which are crucial for his responsibilities in rates and credit pricing and electronic trading. His professional experience spans various leading financial institutions, where he has demonstrated strong software expertise and operational research skills.