Daniel Bakaleinik
About Daniel Bakaleinik
Daniel Bakaleinik serves as the Director and Head of Electronic Trading Connectivity at Piper Sandler, a position he has held since 2020. With a background in military service and extensive experience in electronic trading, he demonstrates strong capabilities in identifying market opportunities and implementing operational strategies.
Work at Piper Sandler
Daniel Bakaleinik has served as the Director and Head of Electronic Trading Connectivity at Piper Sandler since 2020. In this role, he focuses on identifying financial market opportunities and establishing core market values. His responsibilities include overseeing electronic trading operations and implementing policies within the trading sector. Bakaleinik's experience in this position contributes to the firm's strategic initiatives in electronic trading.
Previous Experience in Trading
Before joining Piper Sandler, Daniel Bakaleinik held various positions at Weeden & Co. He worked as a Trading Associate on the Program Trading Desk from 2008 to 2010, then progressed to Senior Trading Associate from 2010 to 2013, and later served as Director of the Program Trading Desk from 2013 to 2019. Additionally, he briefly worked as Vice President of Institutional Equity Trading at Piper Jaffray in 2019. His extensive experience in trading roles has equipped him with a deep understanding of market dynamics.
Military Background
Daniel Bakaleinik served in the Israel Defense Forces from 1995 to 1998 as a Staff Sergeant in the 84th Infantry Brigade, specifically within the Anti-Tank Warfare Special Operations Unit. This experience provided him with leadership skills and a strong foundation in operational strategies, which he later applied in his financial career.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Bakaleinik has a diverse educational background. He studied Information Systems and Cyber Security at Norwalk Community College, earning an Associate of Science degree. He also attended the University of Connecticut, where he studied Business, Corporate, and Organizational Studies, achieving a Bachelor of General Studies. Additionally, he completed courses at John Bryce, focusing on Computer Networks and Operating Systems, and earned certifications such as MCP, MCSA, and MCSE.
Skills and Capabilities
Daniel Bakaleinik demonstrates exceptional capabilities in examining capacity and operational frameworks within electronic trading platforms. He has extensive experience coordinating functional stakeholder groups, clients, and capital market brands. His involvement in policy implementation and operational activities exploration highlights his strategic approach to enhancing electronic trading connectivity.