Enhancing Markets Liquidity
As an options market maker active on major derivative markets, such as ICE Futures Europe, our core focus is to provide continuous liquidity.
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By quoting bid-ask spreads at all times, we ensure that market participants can readily find a price to buy or sell when they need it.
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Our commitment to maintaining competitive bid-ask quotes in all market conditions help creating more efficient and resilient markets.
Science and Teamwork
At Sagora, we blend scientific analysis, quantitative research, and meticulous risk management to shape our market making methodology.
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Our team of seasoned traders, quantitative analysts, and developers collaborates to craft efficient and effective trading algorithms, whose success depends on our ability to develop accurate pricing models and volatility calibration models.
Technology and Infrastructure
Our methodology is founded on cutting-edge technology and optimised processes. We embrace a sophisticated approach, leveraging direct market access to derivatives exchanges, alongside strategic colocation facilities situated in close proximity to the exchanges' matching engines.
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This infrastructure empowers us to achieve ultra-low latency, a pivotal element in executing our smart market making algorithms. By enabling swift responses to market changes, we effectively manage risk and enhance liquidity provision.
Who We Are
Established as a truly independent market maker, Sagora is a privately owned company headquartered in the northern part of Munich, Germany. As a proprietary firm, Sagora is dealing for its own account and does not have any clients or customers.
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We are committed to leveraging our proprietary technology to offer competitive pricing and liquidity to global derivatives markets, enhancing the efficiency of financial markets.
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Our profitability rests on our precise valuation of derivative instruments, rigorous risk management practices, and the effectiveness of our systems and models.
Our Culture
Sagora's success has flourished through leadership's market expertise, extensive market-making experience, and pioneering technology.
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Our philosophy centers on building a contemporary and thriving business while remaining true to the spirit of our founders.
We highly esteem our team members for their ideas, dedication, and ambition, and have been experiencing organic growth since our inception in 2022.
Leadership
Leadership
As one of the founders of Sagora and responsible for overseeing our daily trading operations, Mehdi embarked on his career as a Market Maker in exchange-listed options at Liquid Capital Markets London in 2010.
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His journey began after graduating from one of the top engineering schools in Paris, where he majored in Mathematics applied to Finance. From 2018 to 2022, he managed the derivatives business of a Munich-based asset manager specialising in Machine Learning trading algorithms.
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With a strong foundation in both leadership and technical expertise, Mehdi brings extensive experience in Market Making and algorithmic trading to our team.
Join Us
At Sagora, we pride ourselves on being a non-hierarchical, enthusiastic, and dynamic team. Every employee has a meaningful impact on our success, and we encourage a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
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Join us at Sagora as together we can build a strong and resilient organization that can thrive in a rapidly changing market environment!
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Whether you're a recent arrival or a longstanding member, your voice matters. Our flat organizational structure is designed to foster an environment where the most brilliant ideas can shine and thrive, regardless of your tenure."
Mehdi Sagid
Managing Director