High-frequency Algorithmic Trader/Analyst

Larry J. Crank

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TradeForecaster

High-frequency Algorithmic Trader/Analyst/ Tester Chicago March 2013 – Present

TRADEFORCASTER was developed by engineers and traders working in tandem, our custom software is designed to react quickly to rapidly changing market conditions and capitalize on trading opportunities while carefully managing risk. A strong capital base and efficient asset utilization allows us to trade on multiple exchanges across multiple asset classes, including equities, interest rates, commodities, energies, and FX.

Program Operator/Analyst – in charge of the daily operational trading of algorithmic strategies auto legging functionality. as an analyst, my function is to use my 10+ years of trading expertise combined with back end program functionality to ensure strategies are running properly, bugs/glitches are immediately identified and collaborated with developers to fix and correct, ensuring the seamless auto spreading abilities of the strategies, all the while trading to the programs potential to capitalize on market conditions/tradability

Tester – as an experienced trader/back end program tester, in charge of beta testing new strategies or programs that are being run live for the first time. in charge of quickly identifying any glitches or errors in the programs, and quickly relay to development for the fix and how to fix.

collaborating with team on proper Futures market role (expiration) periods to maximize trade potential

run daily log files and program data to ensure strategies are running properly, always looking for errors or ways to improve the speed and consistency of the trading strategy through hands on parameter monitoring and adjustments as the market conditions see fit

ability to bridge the gap between programmer/developer/trader to ensure all parties are on the same level in lingo and education level when it comes to running aglo strategies in a trading environment

Trading experience in most equity markets (s&p, NASDAQ, dow, Nikkei $/Yen, Dax futures) Interest rates (2,5,10,30, and ultra bond futures) currencies FX (euro, Yen, Aussie, Canadian dollar, ) Agricultural ( corn,soy products, wheat) Energy ( gas oil, Crude oil, Natural gas) heavy emphasis on Expiration rolls and spreading multiple calendar month traded products

CHICAGO MERCANTILE EXCHANGE

Independent Futures Trader Chicago 6/2006 – 03/2013

As an independent trader, I manage my own risk with my own money. I develop my own strategies and set my own goals. Specializing in the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq Futures and European Equity Index Futures.

In 10 year trading career only 3 individual months of negative earnings, each less than $5k, showing ability to manage risk and handle bad markets and swings

Expert in Risk management, dealing with own money and the volatile markets.

Developing own strategies based on trade trends and market momentum, along with analyzing chart patterns and swings to make money

Ran my own business; setting own personal goals, setting own hours and managing own risk and reward system to constantly keep myself motivated and disciplined

Proficient in Electronic trading and electronic platforms, whole career was educated on computer based trading and charting. (i.e. Trading Technologies, Globex, Bloomberg, CQG, E-Signal, Reuters, Ransquak, )

Electronic portfolio Desk Manager/C+ Program Risk Manager/Trader Chicago2004-2007

Managed a C+ program interfaced on a Trading Technologies (TT) API platform. In charge of order entry, whether manual override of order entry or monitoring auto spreader or algo program entry. Constantly developing and tweaking strategies for automated programs as well

Managed daily trading activities from floor traders via phones and headsets. I would execute outright, hedge or spread positions in the Futures markets.

Report Profit and Loss Statements daily

Index positioning- keeping track of all open positions and any spread positions and constantly inform all traders of positions and P&L’s

During moments of extreme trading volume spikes, i.e., economic data releases, Earnings, breaking news, I would take charge and balance out over filled positions and adjust orders and execute trades as need be

Managed all risk, statement imbalances as needed daily, and instantly while trading.

Futures Trader Chicago July 2002 – July 2006

Financially back trader, trading investors’ money. Developing team strategies and setting team goals. Specializing in the S&P 500 futures, Nasdaq Futures and European Equity Index Futures.

4 year program of trading nights (euro hrs.) and order filling during the day. 1am to 4 pm for 4 year contract to show dedication to learning and becoming an expert in this field.

Successfully completing mentor program and Making return on investors’ money.

Successfully completing 4 year investor backed contract.

Starting my own business with own capital made from completing 4 yr. internship

WARNER CHILCOTT PHARMACEUTICALS Chicago, Illinois

Pharmaceutical Sales Rep October 2001 – July 2002

Managed business relations with existing doctors and developed new business.

Responsible for developing new strategies to drive marketing and new business awareness with our brands.

As an Area account jumper, had to develop daily routing patterns to see as many doctors in the outreaching Chicago land area as possible.

IQPC Chicago, Illinois

Sales Manager June 2000 – October 2001

IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPC's large scale conferences are market leading “must attend” events for their respective industries

Took sales division from 8 to 30 sales executives in a year.

Managed sales team of 5 sales reps who constantly hit quota targets and made top tier pay structures monthly

Managed sales team, and also continued own sales of leading conferences simultaneously.

Responsible for holding daily and weekly meetings, setting goals and team targets.

Developed a successful sales team that hit monthly targets of over 50 senior level attendees per conference.

Produced the top attending conferences in the company: Trade shows took 6 months to produce

Sales- Account executive September 1999 – October 2001

In charge of researching and developing a sales strategy to present to senior level executives as to why they must attend our Conference.

Top sales producer in the company hitting well over 100% target quota ever y month

Consistently hit top commission tier every month for sales attendance

Was one of the first sales executives hired in this new division and within a year had 30 sales executives in our division, based on my success in doubling Conference attendants through our inside sales approach

Promoted to Sales Manager within a year.

EDUCATION

University of WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER Whitewater, Wisconsin

Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance & Investments May 1999

Bachelor of Business administration, Real-Estate Investments (minor) May 1999

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