John Van Sant

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ac0g7q@r.postjobfree.com

Summary

Keen interest and knack for sorting through data to find inefficiencies and outliers.

Successfully worked in teams as a member and as a leader as well as in individual roles to achieve stated goals.

In depth knowledge of vanilla and exotic derivatives risks and strengths.

Decades working in deadline based and regulated environments.

Outlook, Word and Excel proficient, including pivot tables and macros.

History:

AXA Advisors: Financial Adviser

Sep 2015 – Current

Collect, sort and analyze financial data on client’s behalf.

Financial plan creation, presentation and implementation focusing on tax efficiency.

Asset management, structured products, annuities, life insurance.

Salesforce based workspace.

RVI Partners: Energy Trader

September 2012- October 2014

Hired to return fund to profitability, fund went from negative to positive returns in first year

Created and administered a variety of strategies targeting the inefficiencies and idiosyncrasies of the individual markets.

Introduced Vanilla and Exotic derivative strategies that increased VaR.

Proficiency in Excel allowed the combination of imported live link data from various sources with OTC pricing to create dynamic arbitrage pricing models in markets where that functionality was unavailable through the exchanges.

Geldermann/FCStone: Derivative Portfolio Manager

January 1987 – August 2012

Developed the trading strategies and oversaw margin requirements, capital allocation, and risk management that resulted in consistent profitability over decades of activity without financial backing or LLC protection.

Incorporated differing weights of Futures, Vanilla Options, CSOs and APOs.

Floor Committee member

Gazette/Vagle Trading: Manager

January 1990 – January 2000

Led development of trade group in NYC

Supervised all aspects of portfolio management of the individual traders.

Oversaw margining, capital allocation, strategy implementation, and trade reconciliation for the group

Charged with expansion and membership across NYMEX, COMEX, NYBOT and NYCE exchanges.

Education:

Allegheny College

Elizabeth High School

Certifications:

Active Series 7 and Series 66 certifications

Active Life and Health Licenses

Past NYMEX, COMEX, NYCE memberships

Volunteer:

Community Food Bank of NJ

MYAA Basketball Coach

BYAA Wrestling Coach

BYAA Football Coach

St Mary’s Soccer Coach

River Plaza Baseball Coach

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