Managed retail portfolios with partners AUM: ~$200 million Responsible for construction and management of portfolios consisting of long/short equity, fixed income, structured products, derivatives, private placements, and related instruments with a focus on generating high idiosyncratic returnsPerform fundamental and technical research on universe of investments.Creation, sale, and monitoring of structured notes based on proprietary market outlook and strategy. Notes based on: Individual equities, credit spreads, broad global indices, commodities, and ETFs.Supported clients on trade execution and settlements, cash flows, fulfilling data requests, and monitoring portfolios.

Creation and oversight of Futures Back officeOperations Process Enhancement- Improving the efficiency of account opening process, record keeping, commission calculation, and reporting. Responsible for onboarding new futures representatives to the firm and supporting reps in all account processes and paperwork (including NSC, FCM and CTA paperwork). NFA (National Futures Association) liaison to the firm- maintained and improved upon CTA, FCM, and NFA relations. Working knowledge of each FCM’s platform (Gain, ADM, RJO) and operating procedures. Monitoring futures compliance requirements. Responsible for due diligence on all CTAs on the National Securities Corporation investment platform.-Research, interview and present new CTAs for approval to the National Securities Corporation Futures platform. Voting member of the Futures Investment Committee, responsible for conducting a quarterly (often monthly) due diligence meeting for CTA selection, program blending, and commission structure to add diversification to the National investment platform.Support Brokers in all account processes (be it account opening, closing or modification) and paperwork (including NSC, FCM and CTA paperwork).

Conduct and maintain due diligence files on all Alternative InvestmentsCoordinate investment Alt investment products: managed futures, REITS, BDCs, and other structured products for implementation into client portfoliosInvolved in placement of Syndicate business for National Securities to provide clients with initial, secondary, overnight, and follow-on offerings.

Registered Futures Representative of National securities. Tasked with growing futures business- Bringing in clients- Recruiting new brokers to the Futures Platform- Creating and maintaining due diligence on active CTA's and prospective Managers.

Identified swing trading opportunities in commodity and equity future markets for capital constrained portfolios.Conducted research analytics on futures market as well as the various exchanges, contracts, order flow and execution speed. Utilized a multitude of technical analysis tools and strategies to aid in trading decisions and identify positions.Collaborated with trading professionals to determine risk metrics, position sizing and order types to improve performance.

Responsibilities included working with the Chief Market Strategist and various departments within the Broker Dealer of which include trading, supervision, compliance, operations and sales.Created client presentations and implementation strategies to integrate into a portfolio.

Responsibilities were to attend daily classes in market analytics conducted by MBF’s Founder/CEO, Mark Fisher and senior staff. Mentored by senior staff, working side by side with MBF traders in the open outcry trading pits and conduct daily electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange.Developed a trading strategy applicable to futures and equity markets and had the opportunity to demonstrate its effectiveness.

Shadowed the head of the psychiatric department, Director Dr. W. Chang. Accompanied Dr. Chang to seminars, clinic sessions and observed him on his rounds.

Black belt in Goshin Budo Jujitsu – Studied the martial art for +15 years and developed discipline, leadership and business skills. As Sensei Max Kahn I instructed classes of all ages and skill level. Classes included children ages 4-18, adults, children with autism, ADD, and other special needs. Taught self defense and weapons training.