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April 24, 2015

Daniel Catalano

Algorithmic Trader - Eldorado Trading Group

Petaluma, CA

********.*******@*****.*** - 814-***-****

• 7+ years of experience as an Algorithmic and Derivatives Trader

• Strong background in economics and world markets

WORK EXPERIENCE

Algorithmic Trader

Eldorado Trading Group - Chicago, IL - 2007 to Present

Create trading strategies that profit from market inefficiencies

• Make markets and trade Eurodollar interest rate futures

• Dynamically adjust strategies based on market volatility

• Execute position liquidation to maximize profit

• Discuss solutions with programmers to mitigate risk and increase profits

• Enhance Pack and Bundle market liquidity and efficiency for CME Group market making program

• Algorithmic strategies responsible for in excess of $3 million in annual revenue

• Increased Pack and Bundle market trade volume by 100% over two years

Interest Rate Derivatives Trader (2 years)

• Traded credit market futures for own account

• Formulated trading ideas through analysis of global markets

• Attained knowledge of financial markets by means of market participation

• Exercised discipline in the execution of trade strategies

Financial Skills/Activities

Computer Skills

• SQL programming course currently in progress

• Bloomberg Professional Terminal

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Financial Market Study

• Self study of financial markets

• Read various books on subjects such as behavioral economics, risk, and financial mathematics

• Avid pursuit of understanding of fundamental market dynamics

• Interest in physics and mathematics and their relation to economics and financial markets

Stock Options & Modeling

• Designed and presented PowerPoint presentation on exotic options

• Researched various derivatives pricing models such as Black-Scholes and GARCH Simulations

Econometrics

• Developed thesis and researched macroeconomic data

• Utilized data to perform various statistical tests using SPSS statistical software

EDUCATION

BA in Economics

Bucknell University - Lewisburg, PA