Analyst

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October 18, 2010

COLLIN P. MAHONEY

Brooklyn, NY, 11214

*************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Derivatives Trader

• Developed proactive and reactive proprietary trading strategies with quantitative analysts and technology specialists.

• Created and implemented pan-Asia Index arbitrage and dispersion volatility strategies.

• Developed and applied statistical arbitrage pan-Asia futures strategies.

• Managed KOSPI 200 Index volatility book – portfolio risk & margin management and currency hedging with NDFs.

• Employed strategies in skew trading, gamma trading, positional volatility spreads, and market making.

• Advanced trading objectives in Nikkei and Japanese government bond derivatives including market making and over-the-counter contracts.

2006-2008 MF GLOBAL, INC. New York, NY

Derivatives Broker

• Supported derivatives team and managed client relationships.

• Executed single stock option orders including straddles, conversions, buy write, butterfly etc.

• Communicated with clients (Hedge Funds, Proprietary and Facilitation Bank trading desks) and fulfilled requests in a prompt and efficient manner.

• Rectified stock and option trade breaks.

• Prepared invoices for floor brokers and equity transfer companies.

2005-2006 AMERIVEST PARTNERS – AMERICAN STOCK EXCHANGE New York, NY

Junior Derivatives Broker

• Experienced working in fast-paced options/equity trading environment where intra-firm and client-firm communication accuracy is paramount.

• Provided trade reports & completed customer requests for market information in a timely manner.

• Enhanced firm effectiveness by supporting both brokers and clerks.

• Demonstrated data entry competency with Amex trade reporting system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Representative with Series 7 and 63.

• Proficient in the use of Bloomberg, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

EDUCATION

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY New York, NY

Peter J. Tobin College of Business

Bachelor of Science in Finance, May 2005

Major Cumulative Index: 3.5/4.0

ACTIVITIES

St. John’s University Student Managed Investment Fund

Economic & Finance Society

St. John’s Red Storm Football Team (Division 1-AA)

REFERENCES

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