Michael Franko
Holmdel,NJ
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in commodity trading. Proven expertise in ethics and compliance, operations management, and strategic partnerships. Committed to driving impactful trade execution and innovative strategies.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Member
Paddock Court Trading
Plainsboro, NJ
07.2017 - Current
Founded Paddock Court Trading a Commodity Trading Advisor(CTA)
Research, devise strategies and execute all trades across a broad spectrum of commodities.
Director of Commodity Trading
Willowbridge Associates
Plainsboro, NJ
03.1999 - 07.2017
Began as a metal trader at Willowbridge Associates. Developed and executed for the firm and as a portfolio manager. Became Director of Commodity Trading.
Vice President
Haut Commodities/Refco
Far Hills, NJ
10.1994 - 03.1999
Quoted base metals for Refco. Traded an independent commodity portfolio.
Assistant Vice President
Cerro Sales Corp
New York, NY
07.1982 - 10.1994
Began in the traffic department transporting metals for the Pritzker Family owned Cerro Sales. Earned positions in clearing, FX Trading, option trading, futures trading and physical trading.
Education
Master of Science - Finance
Fordham University
Manhattan, NY12-1987
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA05-1982
Skills
- Ethics and compliance
- Operations management
- Strategic partnerships
- Public speaking
Timeline
Managing Member
Paddock Court Trading
07.2017 - Current
Director of Commodity Trading
Willowbridge Associates
03.1999 - 07.2017
Vice President
Haut Commodities/Refco
10.1994 - 03.1999
Assistant Vice President
Cerro Sales Corp
07.1982 - 10.1994
Master of Science - Finance
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics And Political Science
Bucknell University