Matthew Casson
Forest Park,IL
Summary
Highly motivated self starter. Creative problem solver with a 20= year career in listed derivative futures and options. Proven track record of generating and executing complex trading strategies in a highly competitive and fast paced environment. Extensive backround includes; primary market making,market analysis,sales,middle office operations,trader and staff management,conscientious team member,and effective task leader.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Outbound Logistics
SYSCO Food Services
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Coordinated shipping requests for expedited delivery and documented accurately to achieve correct billing.
- Planned and supervised shipments from production to end-user and scheduled daily and weekly routes.
- Generated documentation and information required for customer shipments.
Area Manager
Amazon
Dallas, TX
10.2020 - 09.2022
- Developed sales strategy based on research of consumer buying trends and market conditions.
- Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements, and implement changes.
- Directed workforce planning, customer retention and customer service management for multiple locations.
- Dedicated to expanding client bases by building lasting relationships.
Fixed Income Sales Specialist
Chicagolnd Consulting
Chicago, IL
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Managed trading desk responsible for $1B notional value securities/month
- Provided trade strategy and analysis for industry leading bank and fund clients.
- Responsible for middle office trade reconciliation
Trading Specialist
Eldorado Trading
Chicago, IL
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Successfully led firm fixed income strategy,producing 30%+ annual P/L increases
- Liaised with CME for block trade market making,subtantially enhancing profitability and market reach.
- Team leader for five trader silo that realized 15% P/L jump YoY
Principal Officer
Dark Star Capital
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Eurodollar futures and option execution and trade analysis
- Led successful team of brokers that serviced and advised a consistently growing list of industry leading clientele
- Regularly produced brokerage sales in excess of 1M contracts/month
Principal Partner
South Shore Capital Partners
Chicago, IL
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Eurodollar option sales,strategy, and execution
- Generated and nurtured developing business that increased YoY profit margin by 40%
- Developed and implemented open interest and curve skew speadsheets as value added benefit for all clients
Proprietary Trader
XCAS Trading
Chicago, IL
03.2006 - 11.2009
- Managing trader in back month Eurodollar futures implementing a variety of profitable trading strategies
- Mentored junior traders increasing silo profitabiliy substantially
Principal Partner
Intuitive Brokerage
Chicago, IL
01.2001 - 03.2006
- Eurodollar futures brokerage and trading consultant
- Developed lasting client relationships through personal attention and value added service
- Consistently achieved 20%+ volume and profit margin increased YoY
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL 08.1988 - 05.1992
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of St. Francis
Joliet, IL 08.1992 - 05.1993
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Volatility and risk management
Fixed income trading and sales
Derivative futures and optiontrading srategy
Analytical thinking skills
Creative and collaborative problem solver
Timeline
Outbound Logistics
SYSCO Food Services
10.2022 - 02.2023
Area Manager
Amazon
10.2020 - 09.2022
Fixed Income Sales Specialist
Chicagolnd Consulting
07.2016 - 11.2019
Trading Specialist
Eldorado Trading
02.2014 - 02.2016
Principal Officer
Dark Star Capital
01.2012 - 02.2014
Principal Partner
South Shore Capital Partners
01.2010 - 01.2012
Proprietary Trader
XCAS Trading
03.2006 - 11.2009
Principal Partner
Intuitive Brokerage
01.2001 - 03.2006
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
University of St. Francis
08.1992 - 05.1993
Bachelor of Arts - Finance
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
08.1988 - 05.1992