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Kevin J Gavin

Geneva

Summary

Proven commodity broker with a track record of executing complex financial strategies and maximizing profit potential for clients, including a significant algorithmic trading account for MF Global. Skilled in utilizing various trading platforms and adept at working under pressure. Holds a Series 3 license and excels in understanding commodity markets, ensuring optimized results and client satisfaction.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Global Desk Execution

RJ Obrien
03.2023 - Current

Execute RJO customers futures and option orders across the entire commodity space using CME Direct ,CQG, ICE and RJO WEB OE platforms. Applying execution skills to clients trading specific trading systems as well. Notifying clients of positions and margin issues when needed.

Commodity Broker

Stage 5 Trading LLC
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided expert advice on complex financial instruments such as futures contracts and options trading strategies for optimized results.
  • Proactively identified potential risks associated with specific investments, implementing strategies to mitigate potential losses for clients.
  • Evaluated the performance of investment portfolios on an ongoing basis, adjusting strategies and recommendations as needed to optimize returns.
  • Ensured thorough understanding of client goals by conducting comprehensive assessments before recommending investment strategies or products accordingly.

Sales

Sunrun Solar
09.2019 - 02.2020
  • Introduced new home sales opportunities through my sales network
  • Increased product sales by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.

Commodity Broker

Denarius Capital
05.2012 - 06.2019
  • Introduced Foreign business and implemented a currency trading program for this opportunity.
  • Authored a morning report to update customers of market moves and critical support and resistance areas of the market. Alerted clients to key data releases and expected results to further inform customer base.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently by cultivating long-lasting relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Commodity Broker

MF Global
05.2008 - 11.2011
  • Introduced a large multi-million algorithmic trading account which generated considerable revenues
  • Proactively identified potential risks associated with specific investments, implementing strategies to mitigate potential losses for clients.
  • Implemented advanced trading strategies to maximize profit potential while minimizing risk exposure.

Education

Finance

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Skills

  • Series 3 license
  • Understanding of commodity markets
  • Execution expertise with familiarity of most trading platforms
  • Ability to work under pressure to achieve company goals
  • Experience working across all trading hours

Timeline

Global Desk Execution

RJ Obrien
03.2023 - Current

Commodity Broker

Stage 5 Trading LLC
07.2022 - Current

Sales

Sunrun Solar
09.2019 - 02.2020

Commodity Broker

Denarius Capital
05.2012 - 06.2019

Commodity Broker

MF Global
05.2008 - 11.2011

Finance

The University of Alabama
Kevin J Gavin