Futures Desk Leadership: Overseeing and directing the operations of Mercon Coffee Group's high-volume futures desk, managing an average yearly volume exceeding 500k lots.Position Oversight: Guiding a position with an average yearly volume of 4 million bags, ensuring strict adherence to established hedging policies.Dynamic Position Monitoring and Analysis: Monitoring, analyzing, and reporting on dynamic position changes, encompassing fixations, differential position PTBF changes, structure, and the impact of purchases/sales. Leveraging this comprehensive analysis to make informed decisions on strategic hedging adjustments.FX Hedging Oversight: Supervising FX hedging activities, aligning strategies with overarching risk management objectives.Option Pricing Models: Applying advanced option pricing models, including the Black-Scholes model, for in-depth analysis. Enhancing financial reporting accuracy and providing strategic insights for optimized hedging and risk management decisions.Margin Management: Managing initial margin lines, conducting margin calculations, and estimations to ensure financial stability.Liquidity Evaluation: Evaluating liquidity scenarios to proactively respond to market conditions and optimize trading strategies.Compliance and Reporting Management: Managing compliance reporting and risk compliance reporting, ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards.Reconciliation and Auditing: Supervising monthly reconciliations and audits to guarantee accuracy and compliance with internal policies.

Series 3 Licensee and NFA Registered: Maintained a Series 3 License and registration with the National Futures Association, demonstrating commitment to professional standards and compliance.CTRM Transition Management: Successfully planned and executed the transition of the position area to a new Commodity Trading and Risk Management (CTRM) system, ensuring a seamless integration.Central Holding Entity Integration: Managed the position integration for multiple companies under one central holding entity, optimizing efficiency and cohesion across diverse portfolios.Derivatives Position P&L Reporting: Oversaw comprehensive reporting for derivatives position Profit & Loss, providing accurate financial insights crucial for decision-making and strategic planning.OTC Position and Risk Management: Managed OTC positions and conducted risk evaluations, including sophisticated position modeling, contributing to effective risk mitigation strategies.FCM Relationship Management: Led relations with Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs), including opening accounts, managing commission structures, controlling flow, and setting risk limits.

Hedging Execution: Executed hedging fixation orders with precision, ensuring the effective implementation of risk management strategies.Position Adjustment: Adjusted positions in accordance with established hedging policies, optimizing the portfolio for risk mitigation.Profit & Loss Reporting: Generated detailed Profit & Loss reports for derivatives, offering crucial insights vital for informed decision-making and crafting effective trading strategies.Allocation and Reconciliation: Executed allocation processes and supervised periodic reconciliations of futures & options under book management policies, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal standards.

Series 3 License and NFA Registration: Held a Series 3 License and registered with the National Futures Association, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Desk Trader Expertise: Acted as a Desk Trader for clients on both futures and options across major exchanges (CME Group, The ICE, KCBOT, MGEX, LIFFE, LME). Managed client accounts with an average net liquidity of 100K, catering to both speculative and hedging investment objectives.Seasonal Trends Trading Program: Managed a trading program based on seasonal trends, delivering a notable return of 3.78% within a six-month period.Daily Trade Recommendations: Analyzed, created, and distributed daily trade recommendations for both hedgers and speculators, contributing to informed decision-making.Marketing and Educational Materials: Elaborated marketing, educational, and strategic materials for current and potential customers and clients, enhancing overall communication and client engagement.Market and Track Record Reports: Generated and designed market and track record reports, providing valuable insights for clients and stakeholders.Technical Support and Website Development: Provided technical support to clients and office personnel, primarily on trading software. Supervised and coordinated website development and updates, ensuring a seamless online presence.Transaction Supervision: Supervised, entered, and verified daily transactions in futures and options, maintaining accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Series 3 License and NFA Registration: Held a Series 3 License and registered with the National Futures Association, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Electronic and Broker-Based Trading: Executed trades for clients on both futures and options using electronic platforms and through direct calls to floor brokers across various futures markets.Daily Trade Recommendations: Analyzed and distributed daily trade recommendations, offering valuable insights for clients and contributing to their decision-making process.Marketing and Educational Materials: Elaborated marketing, educational, and strategic materials for current and potential customers and clients, enhancing overall communication and client engagement.Technical Support: Provided technical support to both clients and office personnel, ensuring smooth operation of trading activities.Website Development Coordination: Supervised and coordinated website development and updates, maintaining an effective online presence.Transaction Supervision: Supervised, entered, and verified daily transactions in futures and options, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.Market and Track Record Reports: Generated and designed market and track record reports, providing comprehensive insights for clients and stakeholders.

High Net Worth Client Support: Assisted high net worth international clients, addressing inquiries on financial markets and providing insights into how market dynamics impacted their Merrill Lynch accounts.Cash, Securities, and Debt Transfers: Executed daily internal and external transfers of cash, securities, and debt, both domestically and internationally, ensuring seamless financial operations.Agenda Management: Organized and maintained business agendas for Financial Advisors using CMS software, contributing to efficient scheduling and client engagement.Foreign Exchange Operations: Conducted foreign exchange operations for international clients, managing currency transactions and optimizing financial outcomes.Internal Network Administration: Maintained and administered a private internal computer network for Financial Advisors, ensuring smooth communication and data flow.Loan Documentation Processing: Processed and obtained loan documentation from clients, overseeing the presentation to the loan department for review and approval, contributing to streamlined loan operations.

Asset Allocation Analysis: Developed, researched, and reported on current asset allocations based on size and style, providing valuable insights for decision-making.Securities Positions Evaluation: Analyzed securities positions, assessing current performance, profits, and losses, contributing to the overall understanding of portfolio dynamics.Investment Opportunity Research: Evaluated, researched, and reported to Financial Advisors on various investment opportunities, including stocks, mutual funds, and bonds, aiding in informed decision-making.Intern Manual Development: Created a detailed Intern manual and task guide, serving as a valuable resource for future interns and ensuring continuity in training and processes.