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Virtu Financial

Virtu Financial (NASDAQ:VIRT) is a global financial services firm that specializes in market making and high-frequency trading. It offers liquidity to the financial markets, ensuring smoother price movements and more efficient trading for a wide range of financial instruments including stocks, bonds, and currencies. The company is known for its sophisticated technology platforms that analyze market data, manage risk, and execute trades at high speeds. Virtu Financial operates on a global scale, with a presence in several major financial hubs around the world. The firm's projects and objectives are centered around leveraging its technological advantage to expand its market-making capabilities, enhance its trading strategies, and grow its client base, aiming to consistently generate value for its stakeholders.

Snapshot

Public USOwnership
2008Year founded
904Employees
New York, United StatesHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

All Locations
New York City, US

Products and/or services of Virtu Financial

  • High frequency trading operations utilizing sophisticated algorithms to execute trades at extremely fast speeds.
  • Market making services providing liquidity to the securities markets for a wide range of financial instruments.
  • Execution services offering clients electronic and voice trading capabilities across multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
  • Workflow technology solutions designed to improve trading efficiency and reduce costs for clients through advanced analytics and automation tools.
  • Analytics services providing insights into market trends, trading performance, and risk management to help clients make informed decisions.
  • Client trading algorithms offering customizable strategies that allow clients to navigate the markets and manage their trades with greater precision.

Virtu Financial executive team

  • Mr. Joseph A. MollusoCo-President & Co-COO
  • Mr. Brett Michael FaircloughCo-President & Co-COO
  • Mr. Vincent J. ViolaFounder & Chairman Emeritus
  • Ms. Cindy LeeExecutive VP, CFO & Treasurer
  • Mr. Stephen John Cavoli Sr.Executive VP of Markets & Global Head of Execution Services
  • Mr. Aaron SimonsCEO & Director
  • Mr. Justin Waldie J.D.Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
  • Ms. Akiko ImaiGlobal Head of New Sales
  • Mr. Andrew SmithSenior VP of Global Business Development & Corporate Strategy
  • Mr. Kevin O'ConnorHead of Analytics