Jay Hutchinson
**** ****** ****** ( Wheaton, IL *0187
Home: 630-***-**** ( Cell: 630-***-**** ( **.**********@*******.***
Disciplined and determined derivatives and commodity trader with a strong
entrepreneurial focus, comprehensive market knowledge, and extensive
experience managing multiple projects in high-stress, rapidly changing
environments. Proven ability to deliver consistent ROI; understand and
adapt to varying market dynamics; and manage the expectations of demanding,
high-profile clients. Excels in summarizing and presenting complex
information to non-technical audiences; negotiating prices that protect the
customer and the company; and developing plans, strategies, and tactics
that increase profitability.
Account Retention ( Market Analysis & Forecasts ( Derivatives Trading (
Negotiations ( Risk Management ( Regulatory Compliance ( Client Relations (
Business Development ( Policy & Procedure Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CMEGroup, Chicago, IL, 1998 to present
World's largest derivatives exchange, offering a wide range of benchmark
products across major asset classes, including futures and options based on
interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural
commodities, metals, and alternative investment products
Independent Derivatives Trader
Trade S&P 500 Futures (market maker in open out-cry trading pit) and E-mini
Futures, 10-year notes, 30-year bonds, corn, and soybeans electronically.
Act as buyer/seller to offset risks for investors (banks, traders,
brokerage houses, retail clients, and institutional investment firms);
manage proprietary trading capital. Monitor market dynamics; devise and
implement technical systems to identify and analyze market trends.
Establish and maintain industry relationships and networking opportunities
to enhance trading position.
. Generated consistent growth since 1998
- Consistently returned greater than 50% of invested capital since 2000.
- A single losing year.
- The need to raise additional trading capital.
. Traded during major national events such as Sept. 11, the anthrax scare,
and the 2008 market crash.
Iowa Grain Company, Chicago, IL, 1995 to 1998
Full-service futures and options brokerage firm specializing in
agricultural commodities
Trading Floor Manager, CME IOM Futures and Options
Managed all desk operations, including market research, client relations,
business development, and regulatory compliance. Operated arbitrage line
between KCBOT and S&P futures and options pit. Partnered with demanding,
high-profile institutional and retail customers to manage trades. Entered
simultaneous orders in multiple pits; ensured timely and accurate order
fulfillment; proactively resolved customer issues.
. Turned desk into a major volume producer by gaining client trust and
ensuring consistent service delivery. Trained employees; developed and
implemented standard operating policies and procedures.
Additional experience as Desk Clerk/Out-trade Clerk, Iowa Grain Company,
Chicago, IL, 1990 to 1995
EDUCATION
BA, Liberal Arts, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
Maintained 3.5 GPA while working full-time and attending school at night
Licensed Series 3
Electronic Trading Platforms: CQG, CTS, QST, TT, Fastfill.
Computer Skills, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power point.
OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
1996 World Skeet Shooting Championships, San Antonio, TX
8th place AAA 12Ga 250/250 ( 7th place A class High Overall Average
1996 Illinois State Skeet Championship: 28ga State Champion 100/100
1996/1997: All-State Team 12ga, 20ga, 28ga, 410ga, & High Overall Average