Benjamin Kleiner is a seasoned finance and technology professional with expertise in interest rate derivatives and machine learning. Currently serving as a Sub Portfolio Manager at Verition Fund Management LLC since September 2023, Benjamin previously held the role of Applied Scientist at Amazon Web Services from June 2022 to August 2023, focusing on machine learning research for AI-enabled cloud services. Prior experience includes serving as a Systematic Fixed-Income Trader at Citadel Securities and as a Vice President and Trader at Nomura Securities, specializing in USD interest rate options and swaps. Benjamin holds a Master of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Machine Learning from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from NYU Stern School of Business.