Bloomberg
David Palmer
Portfolio Manager
New York,NY
Summary
Results-driven portfolio manager with a proven track record of successfully managing complex trading operations. Excels in low-probability, low-beta, high-alpha scenarios, consistently delivering high Sharpe ratio returns across buy-side and sell-side portfolios. Proficient in a wide range of trading strategies and instruments, including delta one, baskets, dispersion, market-making, warrants, convertible preferred, commodities, futures, special situations, single stock, index, and ETF options. Utilizes advanced technology, quantitative analysis, and trading algorithms to optimize market-making, enhance liquidity, and maximize profitability. Talented Portfolio Manager bringing 30+ years of experience in making proactive fund proposals. Skillful managing exposure, maintaining client satisfaction and capitalizing on emerging opportunities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Portfolio Manager
Palmer Asset Management LLC
New York, New York
1 2022 - Current
- Portfolio Manager of a zero-beta, positive-alpha fund specializing in alternative assets and quantitative trading
- Drive the sourcing, evaluation, and selection of alternative investments, focusing on strategic fund allocation to deliver high risk-adjusted returns and maintain high Sharpe ratios
- Leverage Python expertise to model and analyze relative value, factor-based, and special situation opportunities.
Portfolio Manager
Harvester Capital Management LLC
New York, New York
05.2014 - Current
- Trade relative value, factor strategies, and special situations, while investing in private placements, real estate, and alternative assets
- Maximize profitability and mitigate risk through the development and implementation of proprietary trading models centered on relative value arbitrage.
- Successfully integrated Python-based models with multiple trading platforms and data providers to enhance execution and data analysis.
Portfolio Manager - Derivatives Book
Hudson Bay Capital
New York, New York
01.2008 - 05.2014
- As the Derivatives Portfolio Manager, enhanced the firm's alpha generation by implementing dispersion, warrant, ETF, and commodity strategies
- Drove fund growth by consistently constructing zero-beta, positive-alpha portfolios.
Trader - Private Placements
Hudson Bay Capital
New York, New York
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Expanded the firm and enhanced trading performance by managing and pricing a diverse derivatives portfolio on the volatility desk.
Founder & Senior Managing Member
TANSTAAFL Research & Trading LLC
New York, New York
09.1991 - 08.2006
- Recruited and onboarded top-tier traders and staff, refining assessment methods to elevate the hiring process and build multiple high-performing teams
- Led a team of five programmers in designing and advancing the firm's derivatives trading platform, creating a scalable, innovative system that fueled growth
- Expanded operations by establishing offices in five strategic locations, including Amsterdam, broadening market reach and enabling global portfolio trading activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia University School of General Studies
New York, NY 09.2017 - 05.2021
Skills
Bloomberg
Software
Python
Pandas, Numpy, SciPy
SciKitLearn
Excel, VBA
Eze Castle
Wolverine Trading Platform
Bloomberg
Derivatives, fx, index, etf, warrants, bonds, portfolios, fundamental and quantitative research, and BQuant.
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Columbia University School of General Studies
09.2017 - 05.2021
Portfolio Manager
Harvester Capital Management LLC
05.2014 - Current
Portfolio Manager - Derivatives Book
Hudson Bay Capital
01.2008 - 05.2014
Trader - Private Placements
Hudson Bay Capital
01.2007 - 01.2008
Founder & Senior Managing Member
TANSTAAFL Research & Trading LLC
09.1991 - 08.2006
Portfolio Manager
Palmer Asset Management LLC
1 2022 - Current
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