Young Kang

Global Head of Algorithmic Products Citi Equities: Electronic Markets

Young Kang joined Citi in April ‘07 and is Global Head of Algorithmic Products for the Electronic Markets business managing a team of quantitative algo product developers around the world. His focus is to innovate and optimize Citi’s suite of algorithmic products to provide best execution on behalf of clients in an ever changing market place. Young is also responsible for smart order routing and liquidity management globally including Citi Equities expanding footprint of algorithmic products and direct market access to emerging markets. He also jointly oversees pre and post trade analytics. Highlights of his achievements thus far include the implementation of a globally consistent product line, optimization of algo internalization, enhancement of Citi Match functionalities, and launch of the new algorithmic trading engine and infrastructure. Citi’s algorithmic products are currently available in over 30 countries in North and South America, Europe and Asia.

Prior to joining Citi, Mr. Kang served at SAC Capital, Stamford, CT for 4 years, managing algorithmic strategies and front office trading technology. He worked with many sell-side brokers to design new algorithmic strategies which revolutionized equities trading. Prior to SAC, he worked for JPMorgan. Mr. Kang holds a dual B.S. degree in Engineering/Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA.