Zach Shellhammer

Background

About Zach Shellhammer

With over 15 years of experience in the financial industry, I am a seasoned professional with a passion for financial risk management, derivatives, and investments. I currently serve as an Associate Principal at OCC, the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization, where I oversee the option pricing and end of day clearing processes. I am driven by the mission of ensuring the stability and integrity of the financial markets, and I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the team, having worked with various financial institutions, hedge funds, and regulators in the past.In my current role, I lead a team of analysts and developers to design, implement, and validate pricing models and methodologies for various equity and index options, as well as futures and swaps. I also manage the end of day clearing process, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of margin calculations, settlement prices, and risk reports. I leverage my skills in investments, derivatives, pricing, and financial risk management to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the needs and expectations of OCC's clearing members, regulators, and stakeholders.