Thomas A. Bishop

Series 24, Series 7, Series 63, Series 4, Series 53

Enthusiastic leader with proven ability to think and act quickly under pressure ▪ Natural mentor and team player consistently willing to assume additional responsibility ▪ Known for demonstrating patience and skillfulness in business relationships ▪ Guided by the principles of ethics, dedication, loyalty, and mutual respect. Management, Compliance, and Trading, experience.

• Managed a staff of more than 100 trading assistants on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) trading floor. Evaluated staffing needs to ensure proper resource allocation. Conducted performance appraisals and facilitated training to ensure precision and accuracy during periods of record trading volume.
• Implemented training for new trading assistants. Taught the basic principles of trading and the rules of the stock exchange while providing hands-on systems training assembling a well prepared and professional team.
• Effectively merged seven specialist firms into one cohesive team. Assembled a core group of experienced trading assistants, assigned tasks and integrated new and existing employees to facilitate the transition. Created one of the most dynamic and well respected firms on the NYSE.
• Trading, Performance and Compliance committee member. Ensured adherence to all NYSE and SEC rules and regulations as part of a broader compliance team.
• Liaised with On-Floor Surveillance Unit of FINRA at the NYSE.

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