Jane Street

Jane Street Capital is a private quantitative trading firm founded in 2000, specializing in proprietary trading and liquidity provision across global markets. Headquartered in New York City, the firm employs approximately 2,600 to 3,000 people across multiple global offices, including locations in London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Amsterdam, and Chicago. Jane Street operates without a traditional CEO, instead being led by a group of senior executives, and its employees are compensated based on collective profits. The firm manages $140.2 billion in assets and is known for its expertise in quantitative analysis, machine learning, and market mechanics. Jane Street trades on over 200 venues in 45 countries, averaging $2 trillion in monthly equity volumes. It provides liquidity across various asset classes, including ETFs, bonds, equities, options, and futures, and has built its trading and risk systems in-house. The company emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and ethical practices, aiming to deliver consistent pricing and handle market volatility effectively.