Robert O'Gorman Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

• Monitor trading activity, positions and underlying cash market economics in CME Group Inc. futures and options as well as related derivative and OTC instruments.• Utilize computer resources and software applications for data analysis pursuant to surveillance reviews.• Present findings orally and in writing to management and other constituents.• Interface with members, peers, management and various market participants to provide excellent internal/external customer service in specialized area of regulatory responsibility.• Experience across all asset classes with a deep understanding of option trading.• Developed industry contacts with market participants outside regulatory inquiries to keep open lines of communication and a better understanding of market dynamics.• Provide a written weekly review of my designated markets by utilizing internal systems as well as external sources of information.

Independent futures and option trader, utilizing electronic trading platforms and floor presence to optimize profits and manage risk on multiple trading strategies. Evaluation and communication with various market participants to develop fundamental and technical price analysis on daily and future market direction primarily in agricultural products.

Eurodollar futures and currency options market maker. Independent floor trader in the Eurodollar futures pit. Traded short term yield curve using Eurodollar spread market. Developed electronic trading experience as market volume transitioned from open outcry to screen based trading.Traded currency option markets on the CME trading floor. Professional market maker in the Japanese Yen and Euro currency. Advanced trading strategies hedging long and short term positions in foreign exchange markets.

Developed working knowledge of currency option markets. Actively traded the Japanese Yen and Deutsche Mark options on the trading floor. Used market making abilities to build and maintain profitable portfolio of open option and future positions.

Performed back office functions for trading firm, balanced trader positions, trade data entry and out trade reconciliation. Managed trading floor desk, trade order flow and confirmation. Became versed in the futures and option markets and risks associated with active trading.