Jeff Burianek

Jeff Burianek is a seasoned investment professional currently serving as US Index Volatility Trader at Simplex Investments in Chicago, IL, a position he has held since February 2021. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing trading strategies focused on US equity index volatility, leveraging advanced quantitative analysis and deep market insight. His primary focus is on the equity index options and volatility derivatives sector, where he actively trades and manages risk across large, liquid index products.

Burianek's career spans over two decades in index volatility trading, including significant roles at IMC - Financial Markets from 2008 to 2020 and at Goldman Sachs from 2000 to 2008. Throughout his tenure, he has developed expertise in US-listed derivatives, particularly index options, and has built a reputation for navigating complex market environments and contributing to strategy innovation.

He holds an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University. Burianek's technical background and financial training equip him to integrate analytical rigor and quantitative techniques into his investment decision-making, making him a recognized expert in US index volatility trading within the institutional trading community.