Sales Vice President

MATTHEW ADAM DeCOSTA

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S U M M A R Y:

Experienced International Equities Trader. Possess an in depth knowledge of the idiosyncrasies of over 80 unique Emerging, Frontier and

Developed markets. Strong analytical skills, specifically in mathematics and charting. Excellent communication skills. Highly organized

and extremely detail oriented.

E X P E R I E N C E:

Sep 2012 – Present

Prudential Insurance Company of America White Plains, NY

Financial Professional Associate: Insurance and Financial Sales

Through face to face meetings, evaluate client financial situations to better help them maximize their current savings to achieve

their long term financial goals. Quickly amassed significant product knowledge to be able to offer clients the best possible plan for their

retirement future. Consistently met Prudential’s assigned quota by sourcing new clients and improving relations with existing ones. Aided

the development of sales trainees by bringing them to certain client meetings. Promoted to Financial Professional Associate in January 2013.

Feb 2011 - Feb 2012

Natixis Securities Americas LLC New York, NY

Vice President: Sell Side International Equity Portfolio Trader

Executed basket trades in the EMEA and Latam regions for clients. Established and maintained strong relationships with local

banks to facilitate international and cross currency basket trades. Expanded local trading market expertise to include the machinations of

over 80 international markets worldwide. Worked with a team of traders to provide twenty-four hour coverage to service client orders in

Emerging and Frontier markets. Tracked the MSCI and FTSE Indices to inform clients of any relevant inclusions and exclusions prior to

their taking effect. Provided clients with a daily note that included pertinent details from several morning analyst calls and daily research

reports. Called upon numerous colleagues to initiate trading relationships that were new to Natixis.

Aug 2006 - Oct 2010

G-Trade Services, a member company of BNY ConvergEx Group New York, NY

Vice President: Sell Side International Equity Trader

Relocated to New York to pilot the new trading desk serving Canada, US, Mexico and Brazil. Contacted clients to clarify their

objectives and to discuss the benefits of using ConvergEx’s twenty four hour market access to achieve their goals. Worked with technology

to reorganize the methods by which clients access the markets and self taught Reuters, Real Tick, and Trading Screen front end systems.

Traded client orders, working manually, via fix, using algorithms or executing ADR vs. local conversions. Trained multiple new colleagues

to facilitate client orders using precision and exactitude. Accompanied the sales team to numerous out-of-town client meetings to provide a

unique trader’s perspective on the tools and services being offered to them. Maintained meticulous coordination of client orders with other

traders, back office and technology personnel to ensure streamlined execution and expert service.

Aug 2000 - Aug 2006

G-Trade Services (merged with BNY ConvergEx Group in 2008) Hamilton, Bermuda

Sell Side International Equity Trader

Executed client orders, working manually, via fix, using algorithms or executing ADR vs. local conversions. Aided in the

development and testing of access to allow coverage to rise from ten to 50 markets. Obtained an in-depth knowledge of the maneuverings of

over 50 unique markets in three regions, Asia, Europe & the Americas. Monitored client’s electronic flow, responding directly and instantly

to un-executable or inaccurate orders to prevent potential errors. Liaised with the back office and systems to increase performance,

efficiency and flexibility of trading platforms. Trained multiple colleagues to facilitate client executions on every major exchange. Worked

with programmers to develop and test algorithms.

Feb 1999 - Mar 2000

Lines Overseas Management Hamilton, Bermuda

Sell Side International Equity Trader

Started in the back office with an agreement to potentially move to the trading desk. Exceeded Management’s expectations

resulting in accelerated placement to the trading desk working with the traders logging orders on their behalf. Traded listed equities

electronically and verbally with various brokers in Canada and US. Reconciled next day orders with the back office. Trained new people on

the desk on how to input and reconcile executed trades.

E D U C A T I O N:

Roger Williams University Bristol, RI

Bachelor of Science, Major: Business Administration May 1998

S K I L L S:

Licenses: Series 7, 63, 55 and Life, Accident and Health for New York State.

Proficient in most MS applications, Bloomberg, Reuters, Trading Screen, Real Tick, E Pass, and Tracs.

Enjoy travel, sailing and lobster diving.

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