Institutional Futures Broker, Trade Execution, Energy Sales,

JOSEPH M. PEREIRA

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PROFILE:

Over 15 Years of professional experience in the Commodities/Energy Futures field as a Broker/Dealer using a variety

of proven skills and ability in fundamental/technical analysis to assist a diverse domestic and international

client base in managing risk in today’s changing Energy Markets.

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Energy Market Knowledge and Expertise in

Futures, OTC Swaps and Options

* Diverse Domestic and International Client Base

* Build and Retain Client Loyalty

* Contract / Price Negotiation

* Exceptional Market, Industry, and Economic Analytics

* Multi-Tasked in the fast paced Global Energy Market

* Proven Corporate Management and Leadership Ability

AREAS OF EXPERTISE:

Analytics

* Conducted extensive market, industry, economic and commodity research and analysis.

* Developed positioning strategies through the identification of pertinent trends.

* Provided market intelligence and trade recommendations based upon empirical research and technical analysis.

* Functioned in a consultative role using fundamental and technical analysis to guide client positioning/trade strategies.

Trade Execution

* Approved trade strategies on behalf of Clients including Institutional/High Net Worth Investors and Hedge Funds.

* Marketed energy futures and OTC products to energy companies, hedge funds, and financial institutions.

* Developed positioning strategies and executed trades based on analytic and trade floor activity.

* Established and improved a trade floor execution presence.

* Managed floor operations for various energy commodities including heating oil, and unleaded gasoline futures.

* Selected by Senior Management to establish and improve trade floor operations.

* Increased overall volume while reducing expenses.

* Executed client trades for NYMEX traded futures, options and OTC all direct to clients, trading floors, through the

GLOBEX electronic trading system.

Client Relations

* Serviced in-house domestic and international clients.

* Developed and enhanced a diverse network of client-focused partnerships.

* Provided value-added services to clients, including consultations and analytics.

* Developed and expanded a loyal client base by consistently meeting and exceeding return on investment and

profitability goals.

WORK HISTORY:

10/05 - 6/08 ICAP N.AMERICA/UNITED ENERGY, Jersey City, NJ OTC /Institutional Futures Broker

2/02 - 10/05 REFCO, New York, NY Operations Manager-NYMEX Trading Floor

4/01 - 2/02 NEWPORT ENERGY, New York, NY Unleaded Gasoline Independent Analyst

5/98 - 4/01 SALOMON SMITH BARNEY, New York, NY Booth Manager-NYMEX Trading Floor

7/96 - 5/98 UNITED ENERGY INC., New York, NY Products Manager-NYMEX Trading Floor

7/95 - 7/96 INDEPENDENT COMMODITY TRADER, Norwalk, CT Traded NYMEX Oil Futures

8/90 - 7/95 CARGILL INVESTOR SERVICES, New York, NY Booth Manager-NYMEX Trading Floor

EDUCATION:

New Hampshire College, Manchester, NH

Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing

LICENSE:

Registered Series 3 NFA (National Futures Association)

Professional References Available upon Request

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