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Shay S. Caherly

New York,NY

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with a strong background in trading derivatives, consistently exceeding targets and driving success in fast-paced environments. A unique blend of strategic thinking and hands-on experience delivers impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance. Proven expertise in navigating complex market dynamics while fostering collaborative relationships ensures alignment with business objectives. Committed to leveraging analytical skills and industry knowledge to contribute to team success and achieve outstanding results.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Shay S Caherly
01.2021 - Current
  • Provide strategic guidance, investment strategy, risk management and capital introduction for Hedge Funds, Trade Houses, Fintech, Bitcoin Miners, Stablecoin Payment Providers and Blockchain Companies.

Business Development Manager

CQG Inc.
10.2022 - 09.2025
  • Sales Manager for the North America Territory.
  • Provide single point solutions in OEMS Trading and API integration for Tier 1 Banks, FCMs, Hedge Funds, Crypto Firms and Brokerage Business.
  • Offer Suite of Algorithmic Orders, Back Testing, Auto-Trading, Synthetic Spreading, Risk Management, Historical Data and Data Analytics Solutions.
  • Partnered with the Development Team to enhance systems related to Options Execution and Derivatives Portfolio Risk Management.
  • Experienced in Salesforce, Jira, Slack, PowerPoint, Excel, BI, Teams and other Microsoft Office Products.

Commodity Portfolio Manager

SCJ Capital, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a commodity derivatives portfolio consisting of positions in Agriculture, Softs and FX.
  • Managed substantial proprietary volatility, arbitrage, and relative value positions.
  • Identified risk issues using VAR (monte Carlo) and SPAN.
  • Responsible for all risk, compliance and reconciliation requirements.

Commodity Portfolio Manager

Marex Spectron
11.2017 - 09.2018
  • Maintained a commodity derivatives portfolio consisting of Agriculture, Softs, FX and Energy.
  • Participated in internal risk assessments meetings and developed methodologies for managing risks.
  • Provided risk management strategy to a customer base in Coffee, Cocoa, Sugar and FX.

Director – CME Class B Partner

Traditum Group LLC
02.2012 - 11.2017
  • Established a commodity options trading desk on CME, ICE US and ICE Europe products in NY.
  • Managed a team of up to 5 traders and 1 assistant covering 16 commodity and FX markets.
  • Participated in internal risk assessments meetings and developed methodologies for managing risks.
  • Identified risk issues using VAR (monte Carlo), SPAN and Sunguard Kiodex.
  • Responsible for trading team’s risk, P&L and control improvements.

SVP-Head of Commodity Derivatives Trading

MF Global Inc.
03.2011 - 02.2012
  • Established a commodity options market making desk trading CME, Comex, CBOT, ICE US and ICE Europe Exchanges.
  • Managed a team of 4 traders and 1 assistant covering 14 commodity markets.
  • Participated in internal risk assessments meetings and developed methodologies for managing risks.
  • Identified risk issues using KYC, AML, VAR (monte Carlo), SPAN and Sunguard Kiodex.
  • Responsible for trading team’s risk, P&L and control improvements.
  • Provided risk management and strategy to an institutional customer base consisting of hedge funds, end users, producers, trade houses and banks.
  • Maintained an automated option pricing system covering CME, CBOT, COMEX, ICE US and ICE EU Exchanges.

Director - Commodity Derivatives Trading

ED&F MAN Holdings
12.2007 - 02.2011
  • OTC Broker Dealer and exchange traded options market maker acting on the ICE US and ICE Europe Exchanges.
  • Managed a team of 5 traders and 1 assistant covering 6 commodity markets.
  • Participated in internal risk assessments meetings and developed methodologies for managing risks.
  • Identified risk issues using KYC, AML, PFE, VAR (monte Carlo), SPAN and Sunguard Kiodex.
  • Provided risk management and strategy to an institutional customer base consisting of hedge funds, end users, producers, and trade houses on commodity and FX positions.
  • Introduced and maintained an automated algorithmic option pricing system for ICE US and ICE Europe electronic option platforms.

Commodity Derivatives Trader COMEX/ICEUS

Shay S Caherly
10.1995 - 12.2007
  • Options Market Maker and Proprietary Trader focusing on the Coffee & Silver contracts.
  • Ran speculative portfolio in Cocoa, Sugar, Cotton, OJ and Gold and Silver.
  • Managed a discretionary Coffee Volatility Book for Trade House.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Marketing

LaSalle University
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Client relationships
  • MS office
  • Analytical thinking
  • Issue resolution
  • Customer relationship management
  • Project leadership
  • Expert in risk management
  • Hedging strategies
  • Derivatives trading
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Enterprise sales

Timeline

Business Development Manager

CQG Inc.
10.2022 - 09.2025

Consultant

Shay S Caherly
01.2021 - Current

Commodity Portfolio Manager

SCJ Capital, LLC
01.2019 - 01.2022

Commodity Portfolio Manager

Marex Spectron
11.2017 - 09.2018

Director – CME Class B Partner

Traditum Group LLC
02.2012 - 11.2017

SVP-Head of Commodity Derivatives Trading

MF Global Inc.
03.2011 - 02.2012

Director - Commodity Derivatives Trading

ED&F MAN Holdings
12.2007 - 02.2011

Commodity Derivatives Trader COMEX/ICEUS

Shay S Caherly
10.1995 - 12.2007

Bachelor of Science - Finance and Marketing

LaSalle University

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