Michael Ballschmiede
About Michael Ballschmiede
Michael Ballschmiede is a quantitative trader with extensive experience in U.S. Treasuries trading. He has worked at BlackEdge Capital in various roles from 2012 to 2020 and is currently employed at Old Mission since 2020.
Work at Old Mission
Michael Ballschmiede has been employed at Old Mission as a Quantitative Trader since 2020. In this role, he utilizes quantitative methods to analyze market data and inform trading strategies. His experience in quantitative trading contributes to the firm's trading operations and decision-making processes.
Previous Experience at BlackEdge Capital
Michael Ballschmiede held multiple positions at BlackEdge Capital from 2012 to 2020. He began as a U.S. Treasuries Junior Trader from 2012 to 2013, then progressed to U.S. Treasuries Trader from 2013 to 2016. He was promoted to U.S. Treasuries Senior Trader from 2016 to 2018, and subsequently served as U.S. Treasuries Head Trader from 2018 to 2020. His roles involved managing trading activities and strategies related to U.S. Treasury securities.
Education and Expertise
Michael Ballschmiede studied at Fremd High School from 2004 to 2008. He then attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from 2008 to 2012. Later, he pursued a Master's degree in Information and Data Science at UC Berkeley School of Information from 2017 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making in trading.