Paul Bell Email & Phone Number

Do you ever wonder how one continues to be passionate about trading on Wall Street after two decades of chaotic change caused by bankruptcy, and the 2009 financial crises? You might not instantly see the connection, but for me, I not only survived, but I thrived amidst the turbulence. I am proud of an accomplished career of consistent high performance - recognized as a Top Producing Capital Markets Trader for investment firms. I have flourished by tapping on my core strengths:* Resiliency amid turbulent industry change * Advocate for discipline and process* Passion for building valued relationships * Hustle and hard work LEHMAN BROTHERSAfter completing an internship, I hired into an operation's role, where I learned the backend of the business. I was 100% dedicated to the firm, working long hours, and building relationships that provided inroads to the front office. I rapidly learned how to trade through an inquisitive nature, self-learning, discipline, and establishing a mentoring relationship with a successful trader. * Career highlight — assignment to an independent trading sector within five years.BARCLAYS CAPITALPost Lehman Bankruptcy, Lehman turned into Barclays Capital and the US was heading into a recession. In spite of a challenging environment, I continued focusing on leveraging my unique trading specialization for energy/midstream and utilities. I traded proper inventory hedges and ensured a manageable loss ratio though discipline and process. To mitigate risk, I built trusting relationships across verticals— sales, trading, banking, and research.*Career highlight — Promoted to Director — recognized for consistently driving revenue growth and earning high client rating votes.BANK OF AMERICAAs the Director/Senior Equity Trader for Energy, Midstream/MLP, and Utility Sector, I increased brand recognition by writing daily commentary, idea generation, macro summaries, and stock-specific news.* Career Highlight — Consistently achieved high client rating votes, impacting positive revenue growth.

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  Loyola University Maryland

  Finance