Joel Drouillard
About Joel Drouillard
Joel Drouillard serves as the Head of Fixed Income at Old Mission, bringing a diverse background in finance, mathematics, and musical performance. He has extensive experience in fixed income and equity investments, having held various roles in notable financial institutions over the past two decades.
Current Role at Old Mission
Joel Drouillard serves as the Head of Fixed Income at Old Mission, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he oversees fixed income strategies and manages investment portfolios. His responsibilities include analyzing market trends and making informed decisions to optimize investment performance. His tenure at Old Mission marks a significant phase in his career, contributing to the firm's fixed income operations in Chicago, Illinois.
Previous Experience at Millennium Advisors, LLC
Prior to his current role, Joel Drouillard worked at Millennium Advisors, LLC for eight years, from 2010 to 2018. He held multiple positions, including Managing Director and Head of New Trading Initiatives, Vice President of Electronic Markets, and Director of Electronic Markets. His experience at Millennium Advisors involved managing trading strategies and leading initiatives in the credit trading sector, significantly influencing the firm's trading operations in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Educational Background
Joel Drouillard studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Mathematics (BMath) degree with a focus on Honours Pure Mathematics Finance Option from 2003 to 2008. His formal education includes a diverse background in musical performance, mathematics, and economics, providing him with a unique perspective in the financial industry. This educational foundation supports his analytical skills in both quantitative and fundamental research.
Expertise in Fixed Income and Equity Investments
Joel Drouillard possesses a strong background in both fundamental and quantitative research related to fixed income and equity investments. His expertise includes structuring synthetic collateralized debt obligations (CDOs) and portfolio program trading. He has also conducted user behavioral studies and market micro-structure research, enhancing his understanding of market dynamics and investment strategies.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Joel Drouillard has held various roles that reflect his expertise in finance and trading. He worked as a Trading Assistant at TD Securities in 2006, a Quantitative Analyst at TD Asset Management in 2005, and a Correlation Analyst at Deutsche Bank Securities in 2007. Additionally, he served as a Research Analyst at BondDesk Group LLC from 2008 to 2010. His diverse experiences across different financial institutions have contributed to his comprehensive understanding of the industry.