1. JOSEPH S. NELKIN
3254 N. Racine Ave. • Chicago, IL 60657 • joenelkin@yahoo.com • 312.307.4103
Articulate communicator with internal and client partners. Highly knowledgeable in derivatives and other trading
platforms. Work with outsourced platform and software application suppliers to grow revenues. Consultative,
collaborative approach to client dialogue. Manage client business on a national scale. Cultivate an influential
network of business relationships. Engage new clients through cold calls; leverage professional network to create
new business opportunities. Apply market analysis and innovative technology to formulate high margin revenue
generation for company. Looking for a position where financial platforms knowledge, business development skills
and critical thinking ability will be maximized to generate increased revenues for the organization.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
INDEPENDENT MARKET MAKER 2015 - Present
Chicago, IL
Sole Proprietor
Manage a dynamic portfolio. Minimize risk through strategic analysis of volatility, real time performance
and projection statistics. Quantify contingent outcomes through research and evaluation of probable
events. Develop projected future earnings by calculating weighted average of past earnings metrics and
measured sensitivity of stocks to earnings.
RED CEDAR TRADING, LLC. 2007 - 2015
Chicago, IL
Equity Options Trader
Lead Market Maker
Applied markets acumen, knowledge of trading technology platforms and intelligent decision making,
generating substantial margin returns for Red Cedar Trading. Rapidly achieved position as a Lead
Market Maker on the Philadelphia Board of Options Exchange as well as Primary Market Maker on
Chicago Board of Options Exchange. Provided and honored electronic quotes on the Pacific Coast,
Philadelphia and Chicago Board of Options Exchanges. Updated firm’s trading system by working with
vendors. Input current market data to generate theoretical options values and portfolio risk.
T.D. OPTIONS / LETCO TRADING LP 1999 - 2007
Chicago, IL
Designated Primary Market Maker, Chicago Board Options Exchange
A designated Primary Market Maker in over 100 classes; traded, generated and managed markets in
more than 1,000 stocks. Determined risk factors through strategic analysis of volatility, real time
performance and projection statistics. Built strong relationships with team members and floor brokers.
Applied communications skills to maximize company margins, client returns and optimize information
flow. Through integrated company / vendor platforms, determined and confirmed revenue potential.
EDUCATION:
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY
Columbus, OH 1990
Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance
ACTIVITIES:
OZ PARK BASEBALL ASSOCIATION 2012 - Present
Chicago, IL
Baseball Coach
Professional References Available Upon Request