Management Specialist
Resume:
Arthur R. Romano
Exton, PA *9341
***********@*****.***
Objective
To obtain a position in the Financial Services industry, utilizing
skills developed over sixteen years experience in equities and equity
options trading. Core strengths include risk management, ability to
perform in a high-pressure environment, and strong analytical skills.
Education
Villanova University, Villanova, PA
BSBA, Finance. May, 1993
Work Experience
DC Trading Partners, LLC. New York, NY February 2006 - August 2009
Remote Market Maker, CBOE and ISE, 4/07 - 8/09
o Part of trading unit engaged in market-making and
proprietary trading of 100+ options.
Market Maker, PHLX Trading Floor, 2/06 - 4/07.
McGowan Investors, LP. Philadelphia, PA October 2004 - December
2005
Head Specialist
o Assisted in formation of specialist unit trading over 100
equity options. Analyzed and selected equity options to be
traded by specialist unit.
o Conducted specialist trainee program including teaching of
option theory and position management to junior traders.
o Assisted computer programmer in enhancing proprietary
trading platform and developing new scripts.
SLK Hull Derivatives. Philadelphia, PA March 2003 - August 2004
Vice President, Equities Division of Goldman Sachs
o Specialist responsible for trading a portfolio of highly
correlated technology issues.
o Managed risk for low correlation portfolio of 150+ equity
options. Developed management skills overseeing a team of
5 specialists.
TFM Investment Group. Philadelphia, PA November 1994 - March 2003
Specialist, 8/96 - 3/03
o Equity options trader responsible for pricing and position
management of 30+ equity options including Cisco Systems,
Staples Inc., and Sovereign Bancorp. Actively managed
positions in excess of $20 million. Developed ability to
utilize trading strategies that assessed risk and maximized
profit.
o Position required split second decision making, multi-
tasking, and strong interpersonal skills necessary to
resolve conflict in trading crowd as well as in delegating
responsibility to assistants.
Trader Trainee, 11/94 - 08/96
o Performed daily clerical functions including standing order
management and crowd liaison. Responsible for maintaining
database of all option pricing components including
interest rate, dividend, and earnings information for over
200 equity options traded by specialist unit.
Philadelphia Stock Exchange, Philadelphia, PA July 1994 - October 1994
Trade Data Entry
o Worked closely with specialist units in manually entering
trades and displaying option quotes.
o Developed ability to perform in the fast-paced environment
of Equity Options trading involving timely and accurate
trade dissemination.
Prudential Securities, Bryn Mawr, PA May 1993 - June 1994
Series 7 Registered Jr. Stock Broker
o Assisted brokers with building clients relationships,
including handling of transactions and account information.
o Responsible for scheduling, planning, and running of
financial seminars for broker team.
o Prepared quarterly and annual performance reports for
clients.
Related Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg Financial, Tradespeed Order
Management System, Aqtor Trading Platform.
References furnished upon request
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