Since 2013, Rich’s responsibilities at GSR include leading trading operations and the firm’s efforts in new markets and products. Richard has extensive experience valuing and trading complex risk; prior to founding GSR, he spent eleven years with Goldman Sachs as Managing Director and Global Head of Crude Oil Trading, where he led hedging programs for multinational corporations and sovereigns, including Mexico’s bespoke heavy crude oil hedge – the largest annual commodity trade in the world. At Goldman, he was also responsible for managing the firm’s exposure from infrastructure projects such as pipelines, rail and storage.

Due to Rich’s vast experience in Wall Street and the Digital Asset space he has a unique insight into crypto options, liquidity, and the trading landscape as a whole. Rich has designed risk management and liquidity strategies for some of the most accomplished companies in the industry. Rich’s experience and expertise helps advance the industry by bridging the gap between traditional (20 years experience) and digital finance (7 years experience).