Joanna Grzeskowiak Senior International Equity Trader

Fun Fact

Despite being terrified of earthquakes, turbulence, and tsunamis, I love traveling to surf/ski all over the world especially countries along the Ring of Fire.

Highlights

START DATE

Industry: 2001
KAR: 2021

EDUCATION

B.A., Economics, University of California, Los Angeles

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE

Trader – Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors
NASDAQ Market Maker – Knight Capital Group
Equity Research – JPMorgan

Q:	What Do You Enjoy Most About Your Job?
A:	Logging into work every day is like stepping into the Star Wars Cantina—trading Asian markets is dynamic, exciting, tactical, and sometimes weird. I love that it keeps me on my toes and you really need to stay frosty to achieve the best execution, minimize costs, and eliminate slippage for our clients.
Q:	What Do You Enjoy Most About Working at KAR?
A:	As with any firm, organization, or group of people—your colleagues become your second family whether you like it or not, so choose wisely. Luckily the people at KAR are top-notch and a stellar group of peers to be in the trenches with day in and day out.
Q:	What Are You Involved in Outside of Work?
A:	Almost anything outside: skiing, surfing, rock climbing, hiking, camping, fly fishing. I love spending money on gear and my garage rivals any REI.