Aperture Group, LLC, the owner of OptionsHouse, which last month got a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) registration, announces today that Lance Braunstein has been appointed as Chief Information Officer.
Mr. Braunstein joins Aperture Group from Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. where he served as Managing Director, Global Head of Investment Banking Technology. Prior to his nearly eight years at Goldman Sachs, Mr. Braunstein was a managing director at Morgan Stanley, responsible for infrastructure and development organizations in Wealth Management.
As CIO of Aperture Group, Mr. Braunstein is in charge of developing and implementing the overarching technology strategy needed to support the company’s goals.
Michael Curcio, CEO of Aperture Group, commented,
“We are excited to have Lance join the team, as he has a proven track record of instituting technology solutions that enable growth. He is both a forward-thinking technologist and a strong leader who is constantly considering what is best for the customer.”
On joining Aperture Group, Mr. Braunstein said,
“OptionsHouse has created a unique and compelling user experience for the active trader, and I’m very pleased to have joined this accomplished team of technology professionals.”
For the full announcement on the appointment, click here.