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About
Ari Tenzer is a Trader at Wolverine Trading in Chicago, Illinois, where he specializes in derivatives markets, with a focus on equity, options, and futures trading. His role involves executing complex trading strategies and contributing to the firm’s leadership in global markets, leveraging advanced quantitative methods and risk management techniques.
Prior to joining Wolverine Trading in 2018, Ari held trading roles at Old Mission Capital and developed expertise in market-making and proprietary trading. He has a strong track record of optimizing order execution and navigating volatile market environments across multiple asset classes.
Ari holds a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Physics from Washington University in St. Louis, providing him with a robust analytical foundation for quantitative trading. His background in math and physics underpins his data-driven approach and ability to identify opportunities in complex market structures.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolverine Trading | Trader | Apr 2018 to Present | Liquidity Desk |
| None | Experienced Trader | Nov 2017 to Apr 2018 | — |
| Old Mission Capital | Trader | Aug 2013 to Nov 2017 | • Trade Exchange-Traded Funds, equities, futures, fx, etc. • Conduct research in various fields • Improve and maintain database to provide research tools and analysis for many classes of securities • ... |
| Old Mission Capital | Quantitative Trading Intern | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | • Conducted return and risk analysis for new mean-reversion, momentum, and hedging strategies • Created aforementioned research database |
| Cornerstone: The Center for Higher Learning | Tutor and Help Desk Mentor | Aug 2011 to May 2013 | Met individually or in small groups with students in mathematics or physics classes, to assist with class work and concepts. |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Grader | Aug 2011 to Dec 2012 | Graded homework assignments and midterm examinations for mathematics courses. Courses graded: Introduction to Analysis (Fall 2012), Matrix Algebra (Spring 2011), Foundations for Higher Mathematics (Fa... |
| San Diego State University | Undergraduate Researcher | Jun 2012 to Aug 2012 | Researched general congruence monoids as part of a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Mathematics. |
| University of Maryland | Undergraduate Researcher | May 2011 to Aug 2011 | Researched networks of coupled oscillators as part of a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program in Physics. |
| Washington University in St. Louis | Residential Peer Mentor | Aug 2010 to May 2011 | Held eight office hours per week to help students with class work and concepts for advanced mathematics and physics courses. |
| Camp Ramah in Wisconsin | Counselor and Radio Staff | Jun 2009 to Aug 2010 | Ran camp radio station, taught campers to run radio programs. |
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics, Physics
2009 — 2013
Glenbrook North High School
High School
2005 — 2009
Skills & Expertise
Others at Wolverine Trading, LLC (56)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
 | Principal | Chicago, IL , United States |
A Alison Slone | Principal and Senior Trader | New York, NY , United States |
 | Quantitative Researcher | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Quantitative Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
D Dmitriy Treyger | Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
E Emily Zweifel | Senior Trader | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Trader | Darien, CT , United States |
 | Principal | Chicago, IL , United States |
F Frank Huebbers | Partner | Chicago, IL , United States |
J Jake Bricker | Principal | Chicago, IL , United States |
Similar Fund Managers
| Name | Role | Fund | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
A Alex Dengel | Senior Derivatives Trader - Portfolio Manager | Wolverine Asset Management LLC | Chicago, IL , United States |
 | Portfolio Manager | Wolverine Asset Management LLC | Chicago, IL , United States |
