Ari Paul

Ari Paul has extensive work experience in the financial industry. Ari started their career in 2006 as a Derivatives Trader at Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG), where they developed risk aggregation systems and traded various financial products. In 2013, Ari joined the University of Chicago as a Risk Specialist and later became a Portfolio Manager. In these roles, they managed multi-million-dollar hedge portfolios, conducted risk reporting and analytics, and conducted research on asset class characteristics and return drivers. Ari's most recent position is at BlockTower Capital, where they currently serve as the CIO and Managing Partner.

Ari Paul completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2011 to 2014. During this time, they specialized in Econometrics & Statistics, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Management, and Economics. Prior to that, Ari earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Political Science from the University of Pennsylvania from 2002 to 2006. Ari completed their secondary education at Princeton Day School from 1998 to 2002, but specific details about the degree earned or field of study are not available. Additionally, Ari obtained the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute in June 2011.