Management Financial
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KEVIN S. LINDEN
East Setauket, New York 11733
Home 631-***-**** Cell 631-***-****
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SUMMARY
I am very interested in trading, market / trade surveillance, credit, risk
management, and compliance career opportunities that seek to ensure
financial and global markets operate fairly and efficiently. I have over
24 years' experience as a passionate program proprietary trader,
entrepreneur, financial advisor, corporate banker and have held numerous
compliance, operations and regulatory positions within large institutions.
I have gained a very broad and diverse array of financial industry and
economic knowledge. This has allowed me to utilize my strong critical
thinking and analytical skills while incorporating an intense attention to
detail, execution, integrity and moral focus. In addition, I have obtained
an MBA in Finance & International Business from Fordham University and a
Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maryland.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Linden Capital Management, Inc. - President/Trader
8/05- Present
Built a professional long short programmed momentum proprietary trading
business. Analyzed, monitored and surveyed equities, options, bonds, FX,
commodities, and foreign/international financial markets to critically
interpret correlations/risks to implement trades on ECN's. Used
technical/fundamental analysis and discipline to maximize return on capital
while minimizing risk. Comply with industry regulations while actively
trading equities and bond ETF's. Use technical/fundamental analysis,
critical thinking and discipline to maximize return on capital. Actively
trade futures, equities and ETF's. Utilized computer programs to devise and
detect long /short trading strategies.
T3 Trading Group, New York, NY - Trader
4/14 - 11/14
Traded firm capital using a long short programmed momentum proprietary
trading strategy. Analyzed, monitored and surveyed equities, options,
bonds, FX, commodities, and foreign/international financial markets to
critically interpret correlations/risks to implement trades on ECN's. Used
technical/fundamental analysis and discipline to maximize return on capital
while minimizing risk. Complied with industry regulations while actively
trading equities and bond ETF's. Professional license: FINRA Series 56
Schonfeld Securities, Jericho, NY - Proprietary Trader
6/07- 12/09
Traded firm capital using a long short programmed momentum proprietary
trading strategy. Used technical/fundamental analysis and discipline to
maximize return on capital. Monitored global financial markets and
deciphered correlations to various traded instruments. Actively traded
equities and ETF's. Professional licenses: FINRA Series 7, 24, 55 and 66.
UBS Financial Services, Melville, NY - Financial Advisor
12/03- 7/05
Provided premier service and advice to high net worth individuals regarding
investments, trading, credit and insurance needs. Prepared retirement and
estate plans for retirees. Performed financial planning presentations and
seminars for families and individuals. Sell investment advice, products
and services. Provided customized investment strategies that are designed
to help investors accumulate, preserve, and transfer their wealth.
Complied with KYC, AML and other Federal and firm regulations and policies.
Professional licenses: Life, Health, Variable Life, Variable Annuity - NY
Electronic Trading Group, LLC, New York, NY - Equity Trader/Manager of
Office 3/96 - 10/03
Opened and managed Smithtown branch office ensuring compliance with NASD
regulations. Built a professional proprietary trading business. Used
technical analysis and discipline to maximize return on capital.
Generated an average annual return of 19% over 6 years. Actively traded
NYSE listed and NASDAQ stocks. Incorporated trading rules as taught in
formal trader training program. Exposed to arbitrage and hedged
strategies. Utilized conversions/married puts. Supervised, trained and
monitored 7 proprietary traders in the firm's trading rules and NASD
regulations.
NatWest Markets, New York, NY
8/90 - 3/96
(Parent Company)
- Associate
12/94 - 3/96
Responsible for the timely financial analysis and preparation of senior
debt credit proposals for diverse Fortune 100 customer base. Average
commitment size $50 million. Prepared offer letters and documentation.
Assisted Investment Banking Relationship Managers and clients with credit
related issues. Monitored and delivered all administrative requirements
relevant to managing senior debt, letters of credit, foreign exchange,
interest rate swap and forward rate agreement facilities.
Kevin S. Linden
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (continued)
- Compliance/Regulatory Officer
8/93 - 12/94
Promoted to originate the Regulatory Issues Unit. Responsible for
reviewing and monitoring all matters relating to debt/FX/SWAP/FRA limit
control, unsanctioned credit submissions and the financial statement
database to comply with Federal Reserve and State requirements. Controlled
the issuance of Bankers Acceptances and Certificates of Deposit. Prepared
Large Exposure Returns for the Bank of England. Supervised and controlled
the work flow of the team of 4 individuals. Conducted employee annual
reviews.
- Analyst Training Program
9/93 - 7/94
Formal 10-month credit training program with a concentration in accounting,
financial statement, cash flow, credit and critical analysis.
- Supervisor
7/92 - 8/93
Promoted to managerial level role within global banking unit. Ultimately
responsible for the North American database comprised of 3000+ credit
facilities. Controlled, monitored, and verified the accuracy of management
information produced for the benefit of Executive Management, Branch, and
Marketing Units. Produced capital adequacy, weighted risk asset, and
income adjustment returns effectively contributing to the North American
units' balance sheet. Supervised and controlled the work flow of a team of
5 individuals. Conducted employee annual reviews.
National Westminster Bank USA, New York, NY - Financial Analyst
(US Operation of NatWest Markets)
8/90 - 8/92
Prepared and sensitized financial statements and projections for credit
analysis. Prepared numerous annual and interim credit proposal
memorandums, term sheets, and covenant compliance checklists for existing
middle market customers. Prepared divisional and departmental annual
budgets. A two-time recipient of the NatWest USA Quality Achievement
Award.
EDUCATION:
Fordham University, New York, NY
Master of Business Administration - February, 1997
Concentration: Finance Minor: International Business
Graduate College of Business Administration
University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Bachelor of Science in Finance - May, 1990
College of Business and Management
COMPUTER EXPERIENCE:
Proficient with Tradestation, Lightspeed, Windows, Microsoft Excel, Word,
PowerPoint, Outlook, WordPerfect, Bloomberg, Lexis-Nexis, Standard & Poors
database, FAST, Paradox, AT Financial, REDI+, Redi Classic, Instinet,
ARCA, ISLD, Gr8Trade, SFGTrader, and database
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