Ryan Loader
Bronxville
Summary
Results-driven Sales Trader with recent, real-world experience raising capital and driving business in a highly regulated industry.
Developed strong leadership and team management skills in a dynamic setting. Seeking new role where these transferable skills can drive success and business growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
High Falls Canna NY
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded business development and capital raising initiatives for a licensed cultivator and brand in the emerging New York market.
- Secured $750,000 in investment capital for the acquisition of a new post-cultivation facility and corporate campus.
- Enhanced market presence via effective B2B sales and relationship cultivation, boosting client base from 19 stores to over 75 licensed dispensaries.
CEO
Groundgame NY LLC
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Founded an independent advisory firm specializing in business development and capital raising for newly licensed cannabis operators.
- Raised $500,000 in funding for the purchase of a 49% share in a cultivation and processing license in New York State.
Director - US Equity Trading
Scotia Capital USA
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Responsible for all sales trading activities, managing a diverse portfolio of institutional clients.
- Improved team performance and revenue generation in the US market by effectively trading Canadian and US equities.
- Facilitated cross-border communication and collaboration by serving as a liaison between Canadian and US trading desks to ensure alignment.
Director - Absolute Return/Arbitrage Group
Scotiabank
02.2010 - 05.2018
- Responsible for all sales trading activities, specializing in Hedge Fund clients across Canada and the US.
- Cosistently generated $5mln to $10mln in revenue for the bank through effective execution of cash trading and arbitrage flows for Hedge Fund clients.
Director - Equity Trading
Cormark Securities Inc.
08.2001 - 01.2010
- Delivered comprehensive market data, research, and trading ideas to a diverse portfolio of institutional clients in Canada and the US.
- Disseminated IPO and secondary offerings to clients, managing indications and trading.
Trader - Asian Equities
Brockhouse & Cooper Inc.
06.1998 - 08.2001
- Managed all Asian equity order flow and trading for a global portfolio of institutional clients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Queen's University
Kingston, Ontario05-1998
Skills
- Relationship Development
- Leadership & Training
- Client Management
- Revenue growth
- Integrity, ethics and compliance
Timeline
Director of Business Development
High Falls Canna NY
03.2024 - 12.2024
CEO
Groundgame NY LLC
01.2023 - 03.2024
Director - US Equity Trading
Scotia Capital USA
05.2018 - 05.2022
Director - Absolute Return/Arbitrage Group
Scotiabank
02.2010 - 05.2018
Director - Equity Trading
Cormark Securities Inc.
08.2001 - 01.2010
Trader - Asian Equities
Brockhouse & Cooper Inc.
06.1998 - 08.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Queen's University
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