Monarq Asset Management appoints Sam Gaer as Chief Investment Officer
Monarq Asset Management, previously known as MNNC Group, has announced the appointment of Sam Gaer as its new Chief Investment Officer (CIO). Gaer brings over 25 years of extensive experience in institutional trading, market infrastructure, and systematic asset management to the role.
With a degree in Corporate Finance from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, Gaer has held notable leadership positions, serving as CIO at FINRA and EVP/CIO at NYMEX. He also founded Katana Financial.
In his new role at Monarq, Gaer will lead the directional investment strategy, focusing on actively managing investments to achieve specific returns or market positions. This approach complements Monarq's existing success in delta-neutral and market-making strategies.
Monarq is expanding its directional capabilities to capture more risk-adjusted returns, with a focus on high-conviction themes and strategic volatility overlays. This strategy aims to enhance Monarq's ability to generate asymmetric returns, anticipate key catalysts in the digital asset space, and position the company for growth and success.
Shiliang Tang, CEO and Managing Partner of Monarq Asset Management, expressed excitement about Gaer joining the team, stating, "Sam's extensive experience and proven leadership in institutional trading and asset management will be a valuable asset to our team as we continue to expand our operations and navigate the evolving digital asset landscape."
Gaer's appointment follows his tenure at BlockTower Capital, where he co-managed the flagship fund. His expertise in market infrastructure and systematic asset management, combined with his leadership skills, is expected to help Monarq anticipate key catalysts in the digital asset space and position the company for growth.
In conclusion, Monarq's appointment of Sam Gaer as CIO signals the company's commitment to leveraging advanced market insights and strategic investment approaches to drive growth and success. Gaer's extensive experience, combined with Monarq's existing success in delta-neutral and market-making strategies, positions the company well for continued growth and success in the digital asset space.
Sam Gaer, the new Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Monarq Asset Management, will utilize his extensive experience in finance, investing, and business to lead the directional investment strategy. This strategy involves actively managing investments to achieve specific returns or market positions, complementing Monarq's existing success in delta-neutral and market-making strategies.
