Investment Adviser Representative

• Dec 2020 - Present

Portfolio Manager - Foreign Exchange And Commodities

• Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

In 2017, created FITZCO Trading offering services related to foreign exchange (Forex or FX) and Commodities. More specifically, this involves assessing the process of risk mitigation, optimizing return, cost reduction and driving operational efficiencies through a comprehensive understanding of macroeconomics, market structure and derivatives. The foreign exchange market isn't exactly a one-stop-shop. There are a whole variety of different avenues that an investor can go through in order to execute forex trades. This is where I can help. Utilize a robust network of market professionals and liquidity providers to drive process efficiencies through testing and implementation of execution, brokerage, and accounting platforms. Most notably, able to support the following areas of: - Trading and best execution practices (BEP) - Foreign exchange and interest rate risk management in the portfolio and business to align with corporate plans, strategies and budget rates - Distill market information for trade strategy, tactics, and execution - Qualify and adjust trades and hedges to changes in volatility, market themes and model inputs to comply with risk and money management rules, policies and procedures Show less

Proprietary Trader- Foreign Exchange And Commodities

• Mar 2013 - Nov 2016

Recruited to join Gelber Group to leverage my extensive market experience and insights, including fundamental and technical analysis. Charged with leading a team to transact using optimal ratio of cash and derivatives, capturing the best ROI and RAROC. During my tenure, collaborated with key stakeholders on opportunities and risk points during a period of rapid growth and market volatility resulting in higher profit ratio and smoother equity curve. This included enhancing the reporting, training and risk systems of the organization through creation of standard operating procedures (SOP) and addressing deficiencies in risk-taking, business continuity planning and training plans. Additionally, monitored individual and team trading activity and equity curve analysis for compliance with established guidelines, policies, procedures and risk limits. Key accomplishments include: - Created thought leadership pieces to internal and external audiences on market themes, event risk and hedge scenarios. - Collaborated with management on critical updates to trading platform and the economic news aggregator. - Mentored and coached junior traders. Show less

Executive Director – FX Sales and Trading Division

• Nov 1989 - Dec 2012

Throughout my nearly 20+ years at Morgan Stanley, received several promotions and recognitions for exemplary team leadership and team building. During this time, I was introduced to foreign exchange and commodities, which ultimately shaped the rest of my career. Recognized as a world-class primary market-maker in Developed Markets for all client types. Worked closely with audit, risk and accounting departments to streamline expense management, operations, reporting, controls and oversight, and interacted with senior management and stakeholders regarding foreign exchange strategy, tactics and execution. Key accomplishments include: - Enhanced controls for reporting, monitoring and TCA (transaction cost analysis). - Trained analysts/associates on the desk in trade execution, market dynamics and client service. - Assisted senior management in both long and short-term budgeting goals for the group. - Operated 100% risk compliant within strictest institutional and regulatory policy and limits. - Partnered with eCommerce team to offer various trading/research platforms to clients. - Developed operational skillset for troubleshooting, reconciliation, settlements and systems Show less