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Chicago, Il, Us

Chicago, Illinois

Develop and execute hedging and trading strategies in the options and futures markets—inter and intra market spreads, straddles, volatility, season, and directional trades—based on fundamental and technical market research and analysis. Exercise judgment in determining the methods, techniques, and approaches for securing and sustaining client relationships, driving achievement of low turnover and high satisfaction. Leverage electronic trading strategies and broker / dealer strengths to accomplish execution goals, working collaboratively as part of a two-person broker team.Trading Strategy➥ Formulate best practices-based, researched-backed, and data-driven hedging and trading strategies, driving new business, trade execution, and client retention.Rules & Regulations➥ Demonstrate strong knowledge of market / exchange rules and regulations, identify and interpret all potential issues, and formulate decisions in a time critical setting.Risk Management➥ Mitigate risks by ensuring compliance with operational risk controls, applying policies and procedures, and maintaining leading-edge awareness of process changes.Infrastructure Development➥ Work in a highly entrepreneurial capacity, playing a key role in building multimillion-dollar books of business, accessing investors, and cultivating relationships.Market Advisory➥ Leverage skills to assimilate volumes of data, develop action plans, and execute the strategies to win repeat and referral business and drive exceptional client retention.

Chicago, Illinois

Played a key role in forming a commodity trading advisory, and in developing and implementing trading strategies for MAD Group CTA, rated among the top CTAs on Barclay’s Index. Research and recommend trades in the options and futures markets, leveraging deep analysis to identify and act on high-return opportunities.Regulatory Compliance➥ Managed regulatory filings, disclosure documentation, and compliance initiatives, interfacing with government agencies to analyze needs and drive compliance.Performance Results➥ Achieved significant returns for many years—earning Barclay’s Index performance awards—and navigated significant changes in the market and economic landscape.

Chicago, Illinois

Managed three order clerks in a high-volume trading desk, margined accounts, facilitated trades, and maintained low error rates.

Chicago, Illinois

Managed customer inquiries and workflow, interacting with floor brokers in the agricultural pits at the Chicago Board of Trade.

Chicago, Illinois

Delivered quality research for all NYSE and ASE companies, researching, coding, and inputting historical data with 99%+ accuracy.