Erik Killough
Attleboro,MA
Summary
Offering strong analytical skills and aptitude for financial markets, well-suited for dynamic trading environment and ready to learn and grow. Brings solid foundation in finance principles and technical analysis, paired with familiarity with trading platforms.
Seasoned global securities trader with in-depth industry knowledge, integrity, and drive. Global trading and investment operations experience in the US, LatAm, Canada, developed and emerging Europe, South Africa, with specific focus on developed and emerging Asia. I offer twenty seven years of industry experience, twenty five years as a trader, with twenty plus years focused on Asia.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Asian Equity Sales Trader, VP
Guzman & Company
08.2016 - Current
- Coverage includes: hedge funds, institutional accounts, and mutual funds
- Maintain and grow existing relationships while also identifying and developing new business opportunities
- Execute client orders in a timely and accurate manner providing recommendation on strategy and time horizon when applicable
- Monitor news and economic data and relay to clients as appropriate
- Series 7 and 63
Equity Trader, Asian Specialist
Grantham, Mayo, and von Otterloo
04.2007 - 05.2016
- Actively traded equities, ADRs, and futures for multiple strategies and multiple PM teams
- Utilized various execution methods, which included high touch cash desks, program desks, algos, and DMA
- Worked closely with algo providers to test strategies and recommend changes to optimize execution results
- Member of team that vetted and selected third party TCA vendor for firm
- Post selection, worked closely with that vendor to verify data and customize reporting
- Automated trade entry of 'non vanilla:' securities allowing electronic transmission and reducing risk
- Mentored and led team of five Asia dedicated traders
- Conducted regular reviews with key investment team personnel focusing on trading performance and strategy
International Equity Trader, Asia, VP
The Boston Company Asset Management
06.2002 - 04.2007
- Primarily traded international and emerging Asia, live hours
- Managed commission budget of over $45 million
- Managed TCA, collaborated with PMs on adjusting trading schedules to optimize performance, managed broker coverage matrix
- Initiated and implemented CSA program
Equity Trader
Standish, Ayer, and Wood
07.1996 - 06.2002
- Primarily traded US equities and futures
- Executed agency and principle programs
- Assisted operations and marketing with requests, as needed
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Management Major, Finance Minor
Assumption College
Worcester, MA01.1994
Skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Proven track record of business development
- Order execution
- Order management
- Trading strategies
- Series 7 and 63
Timeline
Asian Equity Sales Trader, VP
Guzman & Company
08.2016 - Current
Equity Trader, Asian Specialist
Grantham, Mayo, and von Otterloo
04.2007 - 05.2016
International Equity Trader, Asia, VP
The Boston Company Asset Management
06.2002 - 04.2007
Equity Trader
Standish, Ayer, and Wood
07.1996 - 06.2002
Bachelor of Arts - Management Major, Finance Minor
Assumption College
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