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Sam Park

Sam Park

Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) at Simplify Asset Management Inc.

Atlanta, GA , United States

About

Sam Park is Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS) at Simplify Asset Management Inc. in Atlanta, GA. In this role, he spearheads the design and management of quantitative portfolios, focusing on leveraging mathematical and statistical models to deliver risk-adjusted returns and innovative strategies for institutional and retail clients. Sam specializes in alternative investment solutions, including options-based equity strategies and systematic approaches across equities and derivatives markets, directly supporting Simplify’s commitment to portfolio risk management and convexity enhancement.

Before joining Simplify, Sam served as Senior Investment Analyst, Strategy and Allocation at UPS, where he contributed to asset allocation decisions and investment strategy for sizeable corporate portfolios. He also gained foundational experience as an Investments Intern at UPS, supporting research and analysis across fixed income, public equity, and multi-asset investment mandates. These roles provided a robust background in strategic asset allocation and institutional investment analysis.

Sam earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His expertise includes quantitative modeling, portfolio construction, and alternative risk premia strategies. He is recognized for his analytical rigor and practical approach to managing complex investment solutions, with a focus on options and systematic equity sectors.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
SimplifyVice President and Portfolio Manager, Quantitative Investment Strategies (QIS)Jul 2024 to Present
UPSSenior Investment Analyst, Strategy and AllocationJun 2023 to Jul 2024
UPSInvestments InternMay 2022 to May 2023

Education

Georgia Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance

2020 2023

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Ken Miller
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Michael Green
Michael Green
Portfolio Manager and Chief StrategistCA , United States
Michael Taylor
Michael Taylor
Portfolio ManagerHoboken, NJ , United States
Christopher Chua
Christopher Chua
Portfolio ManagerUnited States
Harley Bassman
Harley Bassman
Managing PartnerLaguna Beach, CA , United States
Shailesh Gupta
Shailesh Gupta
Chief Investment OfficerLas Vegas, NV , United States

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