Ben McGuire

Ben McGuire is an Options Trader at Simplex Investments, a Chicago-based proprietary trading firm, where he has held this role since 2011. In his current capacity, he specializes in trading equity and index options, utilizing advanced quantitative strategies to manage risk and capitalize on market inefficiencies within liquid derivatives markets. His focus lies predominantly in the equity options sector, with expertise that likely spans listed derivatives on major U.S. exchanges.

Prior to joining Simplex Investments, Ben gained research experience as a Graduate Research Assistant at the Coordinated Science Laboratory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and later served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Aerospace Engineering Department at UIUC. These positions provided a foundation in computational modeling and quantitative analysis, which inform his approach to algorithmic options trading.

Ben holds a Ph.D., M.S., and B.S. (with honors) in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His rigorous academic background in engineering and applied mathematics contributes to his proficiency in developing and implementing complex trading algorithms. Ben is recognized for his commitment to innovation in options market making and quantitative analysis, making notable contributions to systematic trading strategies in the equity derivatives industry.