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Ross W. Crotinger

Glendale Heights,Illinois

Summary

Experienced trader and investment manager with a strong background in financial markets. Demonstrated success in increasing assets under management through effective risk assessment and strategic execution. Skilled in implementing complex trading strategies and promoting teamwork to drive results in high-pressure settings.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Trader and Investor

Self Employed
01.2022 - Current
  • Executed trades in stocks, bonds, options, and futures via electronic trading platforms.
  • Analyzed market data and financial statements to assess potential investments.
  • Researched macroeconomic trends to uncover profitable trading opportunities across sectors.
  • Collaborated with other traders to exchange ideas and insights on various markets.
  • Conducted research on innovative strategies and products for enhanced diversification.
  • Employed advanced mathematical techniques, including Monte Carlo simulations, for investment analysis.

Founding Partner, Portfolio and Risk Manager

Metolius Capital LLC
Wheaton, IL
01.2010 - 12.2021
  • Co-founded and managed multi-strategy systematic fund, increasing assets under management from $30 million to over $200 million since 2010.
  • Functioned as primary risk manager, utilizing options strategically to mitigate substantial exposures to macroeconomic events.
  • Coordinated model research and deployment with co-partner and head of research, aligning short-term and long-term strategies.
  • Held Board of Directors position for all Metolius funds, including role as Cayman Islands director.
  • Updated over 500 macro and price data points daily, executing trading models based on real-time information.
  • Assessed risk profile utilizing Value at Risk (VaR) while overseeing gross positions valued between $350 million and $700 million daily.
  • Conducted regular portfolio reviews to align with firm objectives and adapt to market conditions.
  • Represented Metolius Capital in institutional investor meetings, successfully raising $80 million post-launch.

Vice President Hedge Fund Sales

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Bank
Chicago, IL
07.2005 - 12.2009
  • Successfully enhanced major relationships established at Lehman Brothers.
  • Cultivated successful partnership with London-based Prime Brokerage Group to enhance service offerings.
  • Fostered and managed client relationships to discover and drive cross asset sales opportunities
  • Facilitated trades across equity, futures, options, and fixed income markets.

Senior Sales Trader and Relationship Manager

Lehman Brothers, Inc.
Chicago, IL
06.2000 - 06.2005
  • Served on relationship committee for all major futures and options clients.
  • Served as primary Chicago liaison for major clients, sales, and trading desks in New York and London.
  • Achieved status as top producer on Chicago sales and trading desk.
  • Executed complex options orders for institutional investors, including hedge funds and pension funds.
  • Reported monthly trading activity and volumes to management teams.
  • Cultivated inter-company relationships to enhance collaboration.
  • Mentored newly hired staff on sales trading processes and procedures.
  • Coordinated with research, operations, legal, and compliance departments for seamless sales trading operations.

Global Trading Desk Manager

Fimat USA
Chicago, IL
05.1996 - 06.2000
  • Managed team of seven on Chicago 24-hour Global Trading Desk.
  • Developed several notable hedge fund clients while covering North American client base in US and global markets.
  • Oversaw coverage of global FIMAT network during US market hours to support trading activities.
  • Reported directly to branch general manager and Chicago trading floor manager for streamlined communication.

Trading Desk Manager

Lind-Waldock and Company
Chicago, IL
07.1988 - 05.1996

Investment Banker

United Capital Corporation
Chicago, IL
11.1987 - 06.1988

Education

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Loyola University of Chicago
01.1991

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
01.1987

Skills

  • Investment management and portfolio oversight
  • Quantitative and technical analysis
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Client relationship development
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team collaboration and synergy
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Due diligence and financial modeling
  • Financial markets expertise
  • Trading strategies and execution
  • Microsoft Office suite proficiency
  • Bloomberg terminal usage
  • CQG and TT platforms
  • Tradestation software knowledge
  • C# programming language

Outside Interests

  • Guitar and music recording.
  • Golf and travel.

Outside Involvement

Founding Partner, East End Productions, LLC, 01/01/22, Present, Produce live music events to benefit our breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Dollars and Coins., Board member of Breast Cancer Dollars and Coins, a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization., Website: bc-dc.net, In two years, we have raised over $60,000 to benefit breast cancer research.

Timeline

Trader and Investor

Self Employed
01.2022 - Current

Founding Partner, Portfolio and Risk Manager

Metolius Capital LLC
01.2010 - 12.2021

Vice President Hedge Fund Sales

Societe Generale Corporate & Investment Bank
07.2005 - 12.2009

Senior Sales Trader and Relationship Manager

Lehman Brothers, Inc.
06.2000 - 06.2005

Global Trading Desk Manager

Fimat USA
05.1996 - 06.2000

Trading Desk Manager

Lind-Waldock and Company
07.1988 - 05.1996

Investment Banker

United Capital Corporation
11.1987 - 06.1988

Master of Business Administration - Finance

Loyola University of Chicago

Bachelor of Science - Agriculture Economics

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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