Russell J. Flynn, MBA
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Equities ( Capital Markets ( Regulatory Compliant
Executive with extensive experience executing multi-million dollar equity
transactions for national and international companies such as JPMorgan,
General Motors, and ConocoPhillips. Versed in multiple sectors including
energy, bio-technology, consumer, utilities, and retail, including
electronic trading services. Respected authority in capital constrained
environments, P&L and cash management. Innovative and energetic leader,
engaging rapport builder; effective in building positive working
relationships, at all levels, based on accessibility, responsiveness,
professionalism and trust. Keen eye for detail in fast paced environment.
Professional Experience
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Newburgh, NY
January 2009 - Present
Financial Representative/Model I Advisor
Conducts financial needs analysis and recommends appropriate products to
meet clients needs regarding life insurance, long-term disability, long-
term care, mutual funds and 529 accounts.
Bank of America Specialist New York, NY
August 1999 - August 2008
Provides clients with equity sales and trading, equity research, and
electronic trading services. Designated Market Maker. $120B in annual
sales.
Vice President, Equity Trader, Member NYSE
June 2007 - August 2008
Member of leadership team orchestrating key activities such capital
allocation, sales, new business development, electronic trading, and
research. Cultivated and nurtured relationships toward new and repeat
revenue generation.
. Monitor and continually update the firm's proprietary algorithmic
trading platform on a daily basis.
. Report to Fortune 500 companies on the performance of their stocks
resulting in stronger relations.
. Manage as much as 50 million dollars of capital on a daily basis.
. Equity trader during negotiations between General Motors and the United
Auto Workers.
. Maintain client relations by keeping them abreast of ever changing
market conditions, investor's views of their product, and timely market
and technical analysis.
. Strengthened retail sales by representing and executing all electronic
orders both fair and orderly in an otherwise chaotic environment.
. Reduce customer risk by having a good understanding of their investment
strategies.
. Supervised up to 30 direct reports at the associate level.
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Associate Trader
February 1999 - June 2007
Assist equity traders in the execution, coordination and research of
equities. Personally accountable for reporting, clearing and execution of
million dollar trades.
. Worked in coordination with equity trader to significantly increase
profitability while saving expenses by assisting with the volatile
trading of Celera Genomics.
. Significantly minimized processing errors as a result of closely
researching and evaluating trading practices and client orders.
. Chosen as a member of the "A Team" by practicing quick and effective
decision making under high stress situations.
. Study market trends to assist equity trader.
. Anticipating trades during large crowd trading situations, in order to
maintain a fast and orderly market, as well as maximize profits.
Lawrence, O'Donnell, Marcus Specialist
June 1997- February 1999 Associate
Trader
JJC/Quick & Reilly Specialist
August 1994 - June 1997
Associate Trader
Education
Southern New Hampshire University
. Master of Business Administration
Concentration: Finance
Southern New Hampshire University
. Bachelor of Arts
Major: Economics/Finance
. Series 7
. Series 21
. Series 66
. NJ, TX, PA, NY, CA, CT State Life, Accident, Variable and Health License
. NY State Partnership for Long Term Care Certified