Susquehanna Poker Pro turned Quant talks Poker and Trading

In this informative video, Jerrod Ankenman, professional poker player, co-author of The Mathematics of Poker, and Quantitative Researcher at Susquehanna, explores the connections between poker and trading. Jerrod, who began his career playing poker and went back to earn his PhD, explains how concepts like probability, expected value, risk management, and game theory apply in both the card room and financial markets. Poker and trading both demand strong mathematical thinking, disciplined decision making, and the ability to manage uncertainty under pressure. Jerrod shares lessons from his poker career (which includes a WSOP bracelet win) that translate directly into quantitative finance and trading strategy. If you’re interested in poker strategy, quant trading, behavioral finance, or the math behind high-stakes decisions, keep watching. Learn more + apply to Susquehanna: https://careers.sig.com