Matthew Roberts

Location

New York City, NY
Seaford, NY
Education
    SUNY at Albany
    September 2001 - June 2005
    degree
    Bachelor's
    major
    Business and Technology Management
    minor
    Economics
Work Experience
    Prime International Trading
    Head Commodities Trader
    New York, NY, US
    January 2006 - present
    company
    Prime International Trading
    title
    Head Commodities Trader
    overview
    - Market Maker in a variety of commodities (Silver, Gold, Copper - Determine and make quick decisions on relative option value - Provide two sided markets for options managing order flow while providing liquidity - Hedge option trading positions with futures and manage all risks through expiration - Strong track record of consistent year over year trading P&L - Perform daily reconciliation of position and P&L - Work as a sole trader and in a group setting to provide market coverage - Trade options and futures on multiple trade platforms - Build and foster relationships with brokers on the trading floor and OTC (TFS Tradition, ICAP, GFI Metals, LCMC, TP Precious Metals, Sunrise Precious Metals, R&R Gold Options
    Fimat USA
    Assistant Bond Trader
    New York, NY, US
    January 2005 - December 2006
Skills
AdaptabilityAnalytical ThinkingCapital MarketsCommodity MarketDecision Making SkillsEconomyEvent ManagementFinancial Data AnalysisFinancial SecuritiesIncome StatementsInformation TechnologyInternational SalesKnowledge of FinanceMarket LiquidityMarket MakerMarket TrendsMicrosoft ExcelNetworking SkillsOnyX for MacPrecious MetalsRisk AnalysisRisk FactorsRisk ManagementSoccerTeam Foundation ServerTradingVba Programming Language