Manager/Senior Trader of an equity structured products trading desk with a proven track record of significant revenue and PL growth. Established and managed the ETF trading desk and ETF principal trading book. Additional strengths in Index and Equity options trading. Provide significant input to ...more

Manager/Senior Trader of an equity structured products trading desk with a proven track record of significant revenue and PL growth. Established and managed the ETF trading desk and ETF principal trading book. Additional strengths in Index and Equity options trading. Provide significant input to Sales and Marketing in relationship and product development. Selected Achievements: • Created and successfully launched the PERC, ETF, and Equity Structured Product retail and institutional principal trading books and trading desks. • Drove the revenue growth of the Equity Derivative Department following the issuance of 5.8 Billion notional Dollars in public and private offerings in 2007 and 5.7 Billion Dollars in 2008. • Achieved PL growth in the derivatives principal trading book of 44% in 2006, 39% in 2007 and 71% in 2008. The average annual incremental trading profit during the 3 year period amounted to 52%. • Continually, rated #1 in best execution comparison measures and matrixes, for all major market making firms, within the equity structured notes product class, by independent external rating providers. • Testified before an SEC regulatory committee, in a non-prosecutorial fact finding investigation of trading practices within the derivatives industry. The inquiry resulted in the most advantageous possible result, a determination of “No further action required currently”. • Consulted with the IT Department in the development of automated trading systems that would conform to regulatory mandates, while increasing the speed, efficiency and profitability of the trading desk. • Recognized by Citigroup Capital Markets management as running the principal trading book, within the Equity Division, that displayed the lowest PL and risk variance. Similarly, cited for producing one of the highest returns on capital utilized, within the division. Specialties: CERTIFICATIONS: Series 7: General Securities Registered Representative Series 15: Foreign Currency Options Series 3: National Commodities and Futures Series 55: Registered Equity Trader Series 4: Registered Options Principle Series 63: Uniform Securities Agentless