Michael Kogan, Cfa is a Head of Volatility at XY Capital. He possess expertise in financial modeling, derivatives, quantitative finance, valuation, vba and 23 more skills. Colleagues describe him as "Michael is an extremely smart and capable individual, always hungry for learning and finding a better way. I am sorry to see him go but have all confidence that he will excel at his Masters." and "Michael is a bright individual with excellent financial modelling skills and mathematical expertise. He is willing to challenge the norm to deliver something exceptional. He is passionate about innovating, and is never afraid to put forward his viewpoint. At the same time he likes to learn from others and welcomes the contribution of others. Overall, Michael’s attitude is what sets him apart from many of his peers. He is enthusiastic, passionate and results focused; he works hard to deliver work that is of a high standard because he cares. This combined with his exceptional technical ability makes him a valuable employee and team member. He was pleasure to work with and I would gladly engage him for future projects."