Management Assistant

JOHN PAETSCH

773-***-**** *********@*****.***

Certified Treasury Professional

Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) with over eighteen years of experience in the global financial markets. The (CTP) is awarded based upon experience and passing of a rigorous examination of an individual’s broad based knowledge and competency in treasury management. Extensive experience in cash management and foreign currency hedging complimented by the successful completion of Northwestern University’s CTP Program.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Futures & Equities Trading Foreign Currency Management Cash Management Derivatives

Global Financial Markets Risk Management Financial Analysis Hedging Treasury

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Self-Employed – Chicago, IL (March 2015 – Present)

Trader

Trading S&P E mini Futures and Crude oil Futures.

Tower Hill Trading – Chicago, IL (June 2013 – March 2015)

Trader

Traded U.S. Equities and performed cash management and reconciliation of margin accounts and P&L.

Self-Employed – Chicago, IL (October 2010 – May 2013)

Trader

Traded German Bund Futures on Eurex and S&P E mini Futures.

Responsible for margin maintenance, cash management, and hedging activity.

Bell Trading - Chicago, IL (January 2010 - July 2010)

Trader

Traded various market segment spreads including: Interest Rate, Energy, Currency, and Equity Futures.

Self-Employed - Chicago, IL (1998-2010)

Trader/Owner

Traded a diverse range of spreads including Interest Rate Futures, Energy Futures, Currency Futures, and Equity Futures. Managed all facets of currency risk by hedging using futures and options.

Successfully grew an initial investment of $50,000 into over $2.5 million.

Responsible for the accounting, treasury operations, and management of my own trading group.

Falcon Trading – Frankfurt, Germany and London, England (February 1997 – October 1998)

Treasury Analyst

Performed cash management and daily reconciliation of all foreign currency and margin accounts.

Responsible for risk and position management for multiple traders.

Hedged currency risk using options and futures and performed international and domestic wire transfers.

Performed arbitrage trades in German Bund Futures.

Career Note: Additional experience as a Treasury Analyst for Online Capital Advisors in Chicago, as well as a Phone Clerk/Trader’s Assistant for Archer Daniels Midland in Chicago, IL.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Commerce, Major in Finance - DePaul University, Chicago, IL, 1996

Member of DePaul University Men’s Intercollegiate Golf Team

Certified Treasury Professional Certificate Program –Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, 2013

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