Customer Service Technician
Resume:
Michael J. Reidway
**************@*****.***
* ******** ***. *** *** White Plains, NY
INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY TRADER
Experienced Financial Services Capital Markets Trader
Institutional Trading ~ Proprietary Market Commentary ~ Technical Analysis
~ Desk Analyst
Highly adaptable and experienced capital markets TRADING EXPERTISE
institutional equity trader with more than 7 years Financial Services Focus
of success trading Banking, Specialty Finance, Market Maker
Asset Managers, Insurance and REIT stocks at a vice Technical Analysis
president level in the capital markets department Inter-market Analysis
for an investment bank headquartered in Arlington, Chartered Market Technician
VA. Institutional Position Trader
Trading Desk Analyst
Trading desk analyst with proven ability to Strong Buy-side Relationships
identify current and long term trends in investment Proprietary Market Commentary
risks and economic influences pertinent to Capital Risk Management
investments while establishing and maintaining Team Building and Leadership
productive long-term relationships with internal Regulatory Compliance
and external partners. Profit/Loss Management
Algorithm Trading
Lead developer of "Idea Generation" team with Dark Pool/Crossing Engine
Options and Risk/Arbitrage desk to deliver creative Trading
and value-adding investment ideas. Leverage ideas Bloomberg/Fidessa/Excel
to cross-sell through various financial products.
Experienced and customer service focused equity
trader providing superior execution with my
knowledge of different trading strategies to
accommodate the needs of any client. Experienced in
client-facing roles with both hedge fund and mutual
fund accounts ranging from small cap to large cap.
Delivered presentations and managed relationships
with buy side traders, positioning FBR's products
and services as a trusted business partner.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills applied
with great attention to detail to troubleshoot the dynamic
equity trading markets in an extremely high pressure, fast-
paced environment.
. Licensed Chartered Market Technician using numerous
technical analytical strategies to create sound risk/reward
approaches to portfolio management.
. Exceptional oral and written communication skills with
demonstrated ability to present and/or translate complex
information to the internal sales force and buy-side
accounts in an effective and concise manner.
. Proven dedication to refining trading skills by receiving
my MBA part-time in finance and portfolio management at The
George Washington University School of Business while
simultaneously receiving my license as a Market Technician
and working full-time.
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
FBR Capital Markets Corporation, New York, NY, 2006-
present
VICE PRESIDENT, INSTITUTIONAL EQUITY TRADER
. Equity position trader at top 10 investment bank focused on
publicly traded Banks, Specialty Finance, Asset Managers,
Insurance and REITs
. Compose and publish daily and weekly technical research
pieces discussing current trends and investment
opportunities
. Assess market liquidity by communicating with buy-side
accounts, analyzing research reports, performing technical
analysis, applying algorithmic trading strategies,
determining the appropriate trading venue given market
volatility, digesting and interpreting important market
information and providing detailed market analysis
. Generate business by strategically marketing the FBR brand
and financial research products with buy-side accounts
through my publication of a proprietary daily morning, mid-
day, and after market recap consisting of industry specific
market commentary distributed to our top-tier clientele
. Drive significant enhancements in business development at
all levels -- testing and implementation processes directly
on the trading desk such as algorithms, crossing engines
and dark pools; Monitor risk exposure, tracking profit and
loss, and working with the compliance department to
interpret and implement SEC and NASD rules.
FINRA, Rockville, MD 2005-2006
REGULATORY ANALYST, MARKET MANIPULATION DEPARTMENT
. Conducted investigations of possible violations of FINRA
rules and federal securities laws
. Led team analyzing case leading to the change in NASDAQ
Opening Imbalance Messages in February 2006
Bank of America Specialists, New York, NY 2002-2005
TRADING ASSOCIATE/FINANCIAL ANALYST
. Acted as market maker for several stocks listed on the Dow
Jones and S&P 500, including McDonalds,
Johnson & Johnson, and Travelers Insurance
. Provided profit and loss of assigned transactions by
ensuring best execution of trades
EDUCATION
. Market Technicians Association, Member of and Candidate for
Chartered Market Technician Level III (November 2010)
. George Washington University School of Business,
Washington, DC
Masters of Business Administration, May 2010, Concentration
Finance and Portfolio Management
. Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Finance,
May 2002
Georgetown University Varsity Rowing
. Licenses- FINRA Series 7,63, and 55
Interests
Active member of Georgetown Alumni Association
. Running road races, Golfing, Poker, International Travel,
Reading, Movies (Fletch), Football
(NY Giants), Baseball (Mets)
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