SAM SCALA
630-***-**** ********@***********.*** linkedin.com/in/samscala
SUMMARY
Equity Trader pivoting to a career in corporate finance. Able to analyze data quickly and find ways to collect relevant information to make educated decisions. Known for a strong focus and sense of control in high stress situations. Solid understanding of risk management analysis and process management. Passion for money management and attaining wealth for clients.
Profit/Loss
Record Keeping
Research
Risk Management
Client Management
Technical Analysis
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Chicago Mercantile Exchange, Chicago, IL 2000- Present
Trader
Work as a floor trader and execute trades electronically using various intra-day trading strategies.
Focus on Standard and Poor’s 500 Futures (S&P500) for US markets helping to manage a 4.5 million trading account.
Execute multiple futures and options markets both electronically, on the trading floor and in the pit.
Maintain a daily position balance.
Research and identify trade strategies and analyze relevant data.
Prepare and review profit/loss statements to improve daily performance.
Use Cunningham and CTS platform to implement trades based on fundamental and technical analysis including Fibonacci, JS services for support and resistance levels and trends.
Execute trades based on observed market trends and existing trading guidelines.
Rosenthal Collins Group Rcg, Chicago, Il
Trade Checker
Doorman Trading, LLC, Chicago, IL
Runner Clerk
EDUCATION
Devry, Chicago, 2019
Bachelors, Business Administration and Management
Elmhurst College, 1997-2000
Coursework towards Business degree