REVIEW MY CV: I'm an execution trader, algorithms are making me defunct!

I'm looking for a sales trading position, which involves a bit on the way of prop generation and execution - the best of both worlds. As volumes have been thin, there hasn't been much need for many execution traders. Equally, with machines and algos doing most of the work., I feel a bit stuck. Advice would be much appreciated!

EDUCATION

2003 - 2007 UK UNIVERSITY

BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Management Achieved 2.1

Relevant Modules: Financial Institutions and regulation, Strategic Management, Global Marketing Strategy, Quantitative Methods, Commercial Law for Business

SKILLS

· Good understanding of money flow through the banking environment and general economy,

· Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills,

· Applications: Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Reuters 3000, Bloomberg applications, Xetra Trading software.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Nov '07 - On Going Equity Sales Trader

· Equity trader graduate scheme, initially shadowed senior trader and participated in equity market research on the DAX and non-DAX writing morning news rounds which are sent to all staff and clients,

· Passed FWB TRADER exam with 100% pass mark, and training sessions using XETRA trading software,

· Executed both buy and sell side executions for DAX and Non-DAX equity on XETRA platform and DECIDE floor trading software (mainly German and Austrian), ratio trading during capital increases, block trades for buy/sell clients,

· Handle external client queries with regards to trading or equity related queries in a prompt, accurate and timely manner,

· Use analyst research combined with personal market ideas for prop ideas.

Nov '05 - Oct '06 Finance Assistant at UK SME

· Worked in the finance department using Sage Line 50 to handle company accounts, raising invoices, credit notes, and all associated Sage functions, including producing departmental reports using Sage Line 50,

· Dealing with all aspects of company accounts, liaising with clients with regards to payment and credit agreements,

· Developed company report to acquire debt financing for expansion of business via a DTI loan and compiled the financial section of the business plan, including 3 year projections for the revenue forecasts, P&L, cash flow statements and considered several industry factors while doing projections using excel formulas and calculations.

July '05 - Sept '05 Trainee Auditor, Big 4

· Used audit methodology workflow

· Took part in stock takes and risk assessments at both firms,

· Carried out tasks to test and determine current accounting practices,

· Focused mainly on inter company transactions, Imports and foreign exchange gains and losses.

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