Vice President Office

MATTHEW ADAM DeCOSTA

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S U M M A R Y:

International Equities Trader with over 14 years of experience. Possess an in depth knowledge of the idiosyncrasies of over 80 unique Emerging, Frontier and Developed markets. Strong analytical skills, specifically in mathematics and charting. Excellent communication skills. Highly organized and extremely detail oriented. Deep knowledge of electronic trading platforms and familiarity with back office operations.

E X P E R I E N C E:

Feb 2011 - Natixis Securities Americas LLC New York, NY

Feb 2012 Vice President

Sell Side International Equity Portfolio Trader

Executed basket trades in the EMEA and Latam regions for clients. Established and maintained strong relationships with local banks to facilitate international and cross currency basket trades. Expanded local trading market expertise to include the machinations of over 80 international markets worldwide. Worked with a team of traders to provide twenty-four hour coverage to service client orders in Emerging and Frontier markets. Tracked the MSCI and FTSE Indices to inform clients of any relevant inclusions and exclusions prior to their taking effect. Provided clients with a daily note that included pertinent details from several morning analyst calls and daily research reports. Called upon numerous colleagues to initiate trading relationships that were new to Natixis.

Aug 2006 - G-Trade Services, a member company of BNY ConvergEx Group New York, NY

Oct 2010 Vice President

Sell Side International Equity Trader

Relocated to New York to pilot the new trading desk serving Canada, US, Mexico and Brazil. Contacted clients to clarify their objectives and to discuss the benefits of using ConvergEx’s twenty four hour market access to achieve their goals. Worked with technology to reorganize the methods by which clients access the markets and self taught Reuters, Real Tick, and Trading Screen front end systems. Traded client orders, working manually, via fix, using algorithms or executing ADR vs. local conversions. Trained multiple new colleagues to facilitate client orders using precision and exactitude. Accompanied the sales team to numerous out-of-town client meetings to provide a unique trader’s perspective on the tools and services being offered to them. Maintained meticulous coordination of client orders with other traders, back office and technology personnel to ensure streamlined execution and expert service.

Aug 2000 - G-Trade Services (merged with BNY ConvergEx Group in 2008) Hamilton, Bermuda

Aug 2006 Sell Side International Equity Trader

Executed client orders, working manually, via fix, using algorithms or executing ADR vs. local conversions. Aided in the development and testing of access to allow coverage to rise from ten to 50 markets. Obtained an in-depth knowledge of the maneuverings of over 50 unique markets in three regions, Asia, Europe & the Americas. Monitored client’s electronic flow, responding directly and instantly to un-executable or inaccurate orders to prevent potential errors. Liaised with the back office and systems to increase performance, efficiency and flexibility of trading platforms. Trained multiple colleagues to facilitate client executions on every major exchange. Worked with programmers to develop and test algorithms.

Feb 1999 - Lines Overseas Management Hamilton, Bermuda

Mar 2000 Sell Side International Equity Trader

Started in the back office with an agreement to potentially move to the trading desk. Exceeded Management’s expectations resulting in accelerated placement to the trading desk working with the traders logging orders on their behalf. Traded listed equities electronically and verbally with various brokers in Canada and US. Reconciled next day orders with the back office. Trained new people on the desk on how to input and reconcile executed trades.

July 1998 - Nomura Securities Hamilton, Bermuda

Dec 1998 International Equity Trading Intern

Assisted the middle office in booking trades on behalf of the New York based traders. Generated next day reconciliation reports and worked to resolve any outstanding items. Aided the back office with clearance and settlement as to develop an understanding of trade flow from inception to final settlement.

E D U C A T I O N:

Roger Williams University Bristol, RI

Bachelor of Science, Major: Business Administration May 1998

S K I L L S:

Series 7, 63 and 55 licensed.

Proficient in most MS applications, Bloomberg, Reuters, Trading Screen, Real Tick, E Pass, and Tracs.

Enjoy travel, sailing and lobster diving.

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