Innovative professional with extensive experience in trading operations. Expertise in risk management and customer relationship management. Proven track record of implementing electronic trading systems that enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
COO, US
R.J. O'Brien & Associates LLC
Chicago, Illinois
07.2023 - Current
Led process internal improvement initiatives that reduced operational costs, increased productivity, and reduced reliance on external vendors.
Managed joint venture development of new execution billing system with FIA Tech to increase rate of collections, reduce discrepancies, and streamline internal processes.
Participated in development of new products and services through collaboration with marketing and IT teams.
Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and financial goals.
Sr. Director of Operations
R.J. O'Brien & Associates, LLC
04.2015 - 07.2023
Led interdepartmental teams to drive process improvements and operational efficiency initiatives.
Managed departmental budgets, ensuring alignment with overall business financial goals.
Developed junior leaders, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through inter-departmental training, and challenging goal setting.
Adapted procedures to ensure maintenance of service levels during Covid wfh scenarios.
Director of Trading Operations
R.J. O'Brien & Associates, LLC
Chicago, Illinois
12.1994 - 04.2015
Directed a cross-functional team of over 100 employees on CME and CBOT trading floors to enhance operational resilience.
Implemented efficiencies by launching electronic order routing terminals and utilizing e-broker stations.
Spearheaded efforts to enhance customer service processes while maintaining expenditure levels.
Led the trading integration team during the literal overnight incorporation of MF Global brokers and clients which doubled the size of the firm.
Collaborated with client to increase S&P option volumes by over 4000%.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL
Skills
Team leadership
Risk management and regulatory compliance
Customer relationship management
Process optimization
Problem solving
Electronic Trading Systems
Certification
Series 3 Licensed
Affiliations
FIA Operations Post-Trade Technology Committee Co-Chair 2025