Richard Ford
Oak Forest,IL
Summary
Series 3 licensed professional with extensive knowledge of global financial markets, futures, and options on futures. Also possesses a deep understanding of exchange trading practices and industry regulations as they apply to trading, compliance and client order execution.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Global Desk Associate
R.J. O'Brien & Associates
01.2022 - Current
- Execute trades on multiple trading platforms with accuracy and speed.
- Provide exceptional trade execution and convey in-depth product knowledge to clients.
- Resolve trade issues between back office and clients.
Client Engagement Specialist
Nadex, Inc
02.2015 - 08.2020
- Educate current and prospective members on our technology and trading platform.
- Provide front-line real time monitoring of OMS with an emphasis on market maker pricing and exchange connectivity.
- Analyze documentation in order to ensure adequate verification requirements are met.
Overnight Trading Support
Ironbeam, Inc
01.2014 - 02.2015
- Research and resolve complex trade related discrepancies.
- Issue margin calls; track margin collections and liquidate positions to mitigate loss.
- Assisted in implementing new risk policies and procedures.
Senior Trading Specialist / Risk Associate
Charles Schwab
02.2007 - 04.2013
- Educate clients in futures and options trading strategies and market trading mechanics.
- Review trade execution quality through an advanced understanding of market regulations.
- Monitor and manage firm risk through stress testing using mathematical trading formulas.
Education
Computer Science
Chicago State University
Chicago, ILSkills
- Electronic Trade Execution
- Clearing and Settlement
- Client Relationship Retention
- Risk Management
- Account Management
- Quality Assurance
Timeline
Global Desk Associate
R.J. O'Brien & Associates
01.2022 - Current
Client Engagement Specialist
Nadex, Inc
02.2015 - 08.2020
Overnight Trading Support
Ironbeam, Inc
01.2014 - 02.2015
Senior Trading Specialist / Risk Associate
Charles Schwab
02.2007 - 04.2013
Computer Science
Chicago State University
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