Kevin Novak
About Kevin Novak
Kevin Novak is a Senior Trading Specialist at TD Ameritrade with over 18 years of experience in equity, index, and commodity derivatives markets.
Company
Kevin Novak is currently employed at TD Ameritrade as a Senior Trading Specialist. He has been with the company since 2016 and operates out of the Chicago, IL office.
Title
Kevin Novak holds the position of Senior Trading Specialist at TD Ameritrade. In his role, he brings extensive experience and expertise in the derivatives markets, contributing significantly to the firm's trading strategies and operations.
Education and Expertise
Kevin Novak studied Business at Indiana University Bloomington, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. With over 18 years of experience in equity, index, and commodity derivatives markets, he possesses a deep understanding of both exchange-listed and over-the-counter traded products. Kevin is well-versed in pricing, risk management, and trading of derivatives.
Professional Background
Kevin Novak has a diverse professional background in trading. Before joining TD Ameritrade in 2016, he worked at MKPartners LLC as a Partner from 2014 to 2016. He was an Options Trader at MCA TRADING LLC from 2011 to 2014, and served as a Capital Partner/Trader at CMZ Trading, LLC from 2005 to 2010. Additionally, he was a Managing Partner/Trader at NVK Trading from 2002 to 2005 and an Options Trader at Second City Trading, LLC from 1997 to 2002.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Kevin Novak has managed small and medium-sized teams in high-pressure environments. He has been responsible for profit/loss results, hiring, training, and determining year-end compensation for team members. His first-hand experience in the derivatives markets and team management has been integral to his professional achievements.