Vincent 'Vinny' Viola is an American businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder and Executive Chairman of Virtu Financial (NASDAQ: VIRT) and Owner of the Florida Panthers (NHL). His career is rooted in military service, elite finance, and technological disruption.

Viola holds a B.S. in Engineering from the United States Military Academy (West Point) and a J.D. Law degree from New York Law School. His philosophical approach centers on technological excellence, scale efficiency, and long-term commitment to automated trading (pioneering the modern high-frequency trading model). He is a former U.S. Army Officer.

• Virtu Financial (Founder & Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, a major global leader in electronic market making and high-frequency trading (HFT).
• Florida Panthers (NHL) (Owner): The National Hockey League franchise he acquired in 2013.
• Fintech Pioneer: His success is built on scale software development and dominating the market for automated, algorithmic trading (a critical technology in modern capital markets).
• Public Service: He was nominated by President Trump to serve as Secretary of the Army (though he withdrew his nomination).

Vincent Viola's strategic genius was his commitment to automation and risk management. He started his career as a trader on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) (later serving as its Chairman). 2008: Virtu Financial. He founded Virtu Financial, successfully building a platform that uses algorithms and technology to provide liquidity and arbitrage opportunities in global markets. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the modern high-frequency trading (HFT) model.

His public focus shifted to sports ownership when he acquired the Florida Panthers (NHL) in 2013. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global fintech, electronic market making, and professional sports sectors.

Vincent Viola's social impact stems from Virtu Financial's role in providing essential liquidity to global financial markets. He is a major philanthropist focusing on military veterans, education, and the arts. His foundation supports the United States Military Academy (West Point) and various military families, reflecting his background as a former Army officer.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Vincent Viola maintains the professional, composed style of a corporate executive. His attire is consistently bespoke, favoring dark, tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global financial sector.

Residing in New York City and Florida, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, financial governance, and sports management.