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John Vlasic

Libertyville,IL

Summary

Equity and options trader with a background in cross-border arbitrage, disciplined order execution, and active risk management. Brings strong market analysis, fast decision-making under pressure, and steady coordination with brokers, advisors, and internal teams to protect firm capital.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Equity and option trader

Self-employed
Wilmette, Illinois
12.2007 - Current
  • Analyzed market trends, price movements, and economic news to inform trading decisions.
  • Evaluated charts, indicators, and volume activity to optimize timing of trades.
  • Implemented stop orders, position sizing, and structured trade plans to mitigate risk.
  • Traded equities, options, and futures independently as self-employed trader.

Arbitrage Trader

Research Capital
Chicago, Illinois
06.2006 - 10.2007
  • Analyzed cross-border equity arbitrage strategies between Canada and the United States to identify profitable opportunities
  • Executed equity and fixed income trades for Research Capital clients.
  • Monitored market data and trading activity throughout daily sessions.
  • Coordinated order flow with brokers, advisors, and internal teams.

Arbitrage Trader

Yorkton Securities
Chicago, Illinois
02.1999 - 03.2006
  • Executed equity arbitrage strategies to capitalize on price discrepancies in financial markets.
  • Executed equity and fixed income orders on Research Capital trading desk.
  • Monitored market conditions and adjusted trading strategies for client portfolios.
  • Communicated trade details with brokers, portfolio managers, and capital markets teams.

Arbitrage Trader

Merrill Lynch
Chicago, Illinois
02.1997 - 08.1998

Executed global equity arbitrage trades to capitalize on market inefficiencies

  • Executed client equity and option orders through Research Capital trading platforms.
  • Monitored market conditions and adjusted trade instructions for client accounts.
  • Communicated with advisors on order status, pricing, and settlement details.
  • Executed client equity and option orders through Research Capital trading platforms.
  • Monitored market conditions and adjusted trade instructions for client accounts.
  • Communicated with advisors on order status, pricing, and settlement details.

Arbitrage Trader

Midland Walwyn
Chicago, Illinois
09.1985 - 02.1997
  • Executed arbitrage on inter-listed equities between Canada and United States, trading underlying currencies for firm account to capitalize on price inefficiencies.
  • Monitored market data, quotes, and order flow throughout trading sessions
  • Executed equity and fixed income trades for Research Capital client accounts
  • Reviewed trade instructions for accuracy, compliance, and settlement readiness

Equity arbitrage floor trader

Midland Walwyn
Chicago, Illinois
11.1984 - 08.1985
  • Monitored market movements to support trade timing and order placement.
  • Executed client equity and fixed income orders through Midland Walwyn trading systems.

Management Trainee

Bear Stearns
New York, New York
09.1983 - 09.1984
  • Supported Bear Stearns managers with daily financial operations and client service tasks.
  • Monitored trading desk activity and prepared routine reports for senior staff.
  • Reviewed transaction details and flagged discrepancies for management follow-up.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

McGill University
Montreal Quebec Canada
04-1983

Skills

  • Crisis analysis
  • Team collaboration
  • Quick decision-making
  • Equity trading
  • Market analysis
  • Market analysis
  • risk management
  • Futures trading
  • Options trading

Affiliations

  • AAA hockey head coach and assistant coach in Illinois for a number of years.
    Currently help coach the Chicago Storm special hockey team, a special needs program in Chicagoland.

Timeline

Equity and option trader

Self-employed
12.2007 - Current

Arbitrage Trader

Research Capital
06.2006 - 10.2007

Arbitrage Trader

Yorkton Securities
02.1999 - 03.2006

Arbitrage Trader

Merrill Lynch
02.1997 - 08.1998

Arbitrage Trader

Midland Walwyn
09.1985 - 02.1997

Equity arbitrage floor trader

Midland Walwyn
11.1984 - 08.1985

Management Trainee

Bear Stearns
09.1983 - 09.1984

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

McGill University
John Vlasic