Benn Eifert

Benn Eifert is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of QVR Advisors, a boutique asset management firm based in San Francisco that specializes in volatility trading and derivatives strategies. He co-founded QVR Advisors in 2017, focusing on absolute return strategies and tailored institutional solutions that leverage his expertise in options and derivatives markets.12

Professional Background::

• Previous Roles: Before establishing QVR Advisors, Eifert was the co-founder and co-portfolio manager at Mariner Coria, a relative value hedge fund in New York. He also served as the Head of Quantitative Research and a Derivatives Trader at Wells Fargo's proprietary trading desk.12 His career began as an emerging markets macroeconomist at the World Bank.2
• Academic Contributions: Eifert has taught extensively at the University of California, Berkeley, particularly in the Masters in Financial Engineering program, covering topics such as financial econometrics and credit risk modeling.14

Education::

• PhD in Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.
• Bachelor's Degree in Economics and International Relations from Stanford University.24

Current Focus:: At QVR Advisors, Eifert leads a team that emphasizes innovative risk management and trading strategies, aiming to navigate complex market conditions effectively. His firm manages various investment strategies tailored for institutional investors, including absolute return and alternative yield strategies.13

Eifert's insights into market dynamics and volatility have made him a respected figure in the financial community, often sharing his expertise through podcasts and interviews.56