Alexander Gerko

Alexander Gerko is the founder and serves as Executive Director and Co-CEO of XTX Markets. He started his financial career in equities and then in FX at Deutsche Bank. Most recently, he headed the market making team at GSA Capital. He is also an angel investor. He has more than 10 years of trading experience, starting with equity trading at Deutsche Bank, FX trading strategies at Deutsche Bank, and most recently, until July 2015, six years as head of the market making team at GSA Capital Partners LLP (FRN: 409768). Alex holds a PhD in Mathematics from Moscow State University.

CEO & Founder, XTX Markets | PhD Mathematics London, England, United Kingdom

Professional Summary

Accomplished financial technology executive and mathematician with extensive quantitative trading and market-making expertise. Founder of XTX Markets, a leading global electronic trading firm. Proven track record in developing sophisticated trading strategies and building high-performance trading systems. Combines deep mathematical expertise with practical trading experience to drive innovation in financial markets.

Professional Experience

XTX Markets

https://www.xtxmarkets.com/ 

Founder & CEO | July 2015 – Present

• Founded and scaled XTX Markets to become one of the world’s largest electronic trading firms
• Pioneered advanced algorithmic trading strategies and market-making technologies
• Led the company’s expansion into multiple global markets
• Oversees strategic direction and technological innovation
• Spearheaded sustainable data center initiatives, including major infrastructure projects

GSA Capital Partners LLP

https://www.gsacapital.com/ 

Head of Market Making | 2009 – July 2015

• Led market-making operations and strategy development
• Managed quantitative trading teams and systems
• Developed and implemented sophisticated trading algorithms
• Oversaw risk management and trading performance

Deutsche Bank

https://www.deutsche-bank.de/pk.html 

Senior Trader | 2004 – 2009

• Specialized in equity and FX trading strategies
• Developed quantitative trading models
• Managed complex trading operations
• Implemented innovative trading solutions

Alexander Gerko Investment Portfolio

Boom Supersonic

• Deal Date: December 15, 2024
• Deal Type: Later Stage VC
• Industry: Aerospace and Defense
• Stage: Generating Revenue

Fotokite

• Deal Date: November 9, 2022
• Industry: Other Hardware
• Stage: Generating Revenue

Daily

• Deal Date: March 10, 2021
• Industry: Software Development Applications
• Stage: Generating Revenue

AdGoji

• Deal Date: December 4, 2019
• Industry: Business/Productivity Software
• Stage: Generating Revenue

Tallarium

• Deal Date: September 1, 2018
• Industry: Financial Software
• Stage: Generating Revenue

eyecandylab

• Deal Date: September 1, 2018
• Industry: Multimedia and Design Software
• Stage: Generating Revenue

BunkerEx

• Deal Date: April 26, 2017
• Industry: Business/Productivity Software
• Stage: Generating Revenue

Kelvin

• Deal Date: October 20, 2016
• Deal Type: Seed Round
• Industry: Electrical Equipment
• Stage: Generating Revenue

Education

Moscow State University

https://msu.ru/en/ 

PhD in Mathematics | 2001 – 2004

• Specialized research in advanced mathematical concepts
• Published academic papers in mathematical theory

New Economic School

http://www.nes.ru/ 

MA in Economics | 2001 – 2003

• Focus on quantitative economics and financial theory
• Combined mathematical expertise with economic principles

Areas of Expertise

• Algorithmic Trading
• Market Making
• Quantitative Analysis
• Financial Technology
• Risk Management
• Mathematical Modeling
• Strategic Leadership
• Technology Infrastructure
• Sustainable Computing

Achievements

• Built XTX Markets into one of the world’s largest electronic trading firms
• Pioneer in sustainable data center development
• Recognized industry leader in algorithmic trading
• Successful track record of building and scaling trading operations

Contact Information

• London, England, United Kingdom

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