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Noel Smith

Noel Smith

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Noel Smith is Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Convex Asset Management. He has over 25 years of experience in volatility trading, market making, and risk management. Smith is a recognized expert in volatility arbitrage, macro, equities, fixed income, index, and commodities. He is also well-versed in high-frequency trading, relevant market structure, and the underlying technology. His venture capital investments have resulted in successful exits in excess of $300 million.

Professional Experience


Academic History

FINANCE

  • Smith was the seed investor who financed the launch of GETCO, a global high-frequency trading firm that grew to account for 20%+ of trading volume in the United States.


CURRENT APPOINTMENTS


MEDIA


LIFE

  • Smith was a member of the University of Illinois men’s ice hockey team.
  • He studied Neuroscience at Beckman Institute and was a volunteer at Carle and Condell hospitals, working in the emergency room and surgical ward.
  • He is a proud veteran of the U.S. Army where he was a specialist in microwave and satellite communication systems.
  • He is an auto enthusiast and raced competitively in the SCCA Formula Mazda series.
  • He has been an avid guitar player since 1983.