My CV

[Richieboy3008]

I'm currently unemployed (again) and would appreciate some constructive criticism on my CV with regards to content.

Thanks
Rich




Key skills and experience

• Strong experience in trade execution having traded spot and forward FX
• Experienced in order generation and authorisation; reviewing spot and forward FX requirements for 1,000 accounts daily
• Excellent attention to detail with proven track record in outstanding accuracy
• Ability to plan, prioritise and perform consistently within a pressurised and fast paced environment
• Proficient in placing the client’s needs first and ensuring cost effective trading by reviewing accounts on an individual basis
• Maintains strong relationships with sell side peers
• FCA registered CF30- RJB01429

Career summary
Dec 2017 – June 2018 UBS Asset Management, London
Foreign Exchange (Contractor)

• Returned to previous role on contract basis

Sept 2017 – Nov 2017 Amplify Trading, London
Trading Career Program

• Followed structured and practical training in macro fundamentals, trading strategies, technical analysis and trading psychology
• Moved to a fully funded account, trading the following CFD markets: FX (AUD/USD, GBP\USD, EUR\USD & USD\JPY), equities (S&P500, DOW, DAX & EuroStoxx) and commodities (Oil and Gold)
• Achieved Level 5 Diploma in Trading and Technical Analysis with distinction

Jul 2014 – Aug
2017 UBS Asset Management, London
Foreign Exchange Associate Director

• Responsible for creating and authorising spot and forward FX trades for equity and fixed income portfolios
• Managed non-deliverable spot currency for EM mandates
• Accurately maintained counterparty database
• Set up new and maintained existing accounts within the trading system
• Assisted with on boarding of new accounts by reaching out to counterparties to ensure that trading lines in place and relevant legal documents in place (ISDAs, Spot Exemption letters etc.)
• Assisted with UAT testing for new order generation and trading system
• Prepared and distributed quarterly NIPS disclosures to trading counterparties

Mar 2011 – Jun 2014 Brown Brothers Harriman, London
Equity & Foreign Exchange Middle Office Associate

• Provided market information to clients, including trading halts/global locks etc.
• Assisted equity sales traders with booking manual equity and fixed income trades and accurately updated and reconciled all trade blotters
• Set up new brokerage accounts and commission schedules within Fidessa, confirmation systems and with brokers
• Ensured that New York trader positions were correctly updated
• Selected to visit New York offices to learn new, restricted FX processes and deliver training to London colleagues

Feb 2010 – Jan
2011 Deutsche Bank, London
Operations Assistant

• Responsible for handling FX settlements, overnight deposit funds, administration and payments on 20 accounts

2006 – 2009 Alliance Bernstein, London
Foreign Exchange Dealer

• Worked in the FX team that was responsible for FX on over 450 accounts.
• Executed up to 1,700 spot, forward and swap FX trades per day across all major currencies up to £300m in value
• Managed the currency positions for equity portfolio managers and implemented and monitored currency overlay strategies

2004 – 2006 Alliance Bernstein, London
Investment & Foreign Exchange Assistant

• Accurately processed FX trades, checked and adhered to limits and ensured procedural compliance at all times
• Managed the reconciliation of all cash and asset accounts and maintained accurate records
• Handled custodian statements, resolved trial balance issues to a successful outcome and processed interest claims

2004 AON Insurance, Essex
Administration Assistant

2002 - 2004 Homebase, Essex
Sales Assistant

2001 Baring Asset Management, London
Administrative Assistant

Professional training
Level 5 Diploma with Distinction: Trading and Technical Analysis; London Institute of Banking and Finance (2017)
CISI: Unit 1 FSA Rules and Regulations Certificate (2009)

Education and qualifications
3 A levels: Economics, Information Technology and General Studies (2001)
9 GCSEs: Including Mathematics and English (1999)

I.T. skills
CQGFX, FXConnect, FXConnect Manager, Fidessa, Fidessa Data Administrator, BONY IFX, Reuters, BBH Worldview and MS Office

References available on request

Edited by Richieboy3008 on Friday 3rd August 10:59

Edited by Richieboy3008 on Friday 3rd August 11:01

[esxste]

I don't know anything about that industry/sector.... but I'd say your lacking mentions of actual achievements in each of the roles. You describe what you did in each role, but don't actually say "and I did it brilliantly and increased XYZ by 1000000%"

[CAPP0]

esxste said:

I don't know anything about that industry/sector.... but I'd say your lacking mentions of actual achievements in each of the roles. You describe what you did in each role, but don't actually say "and I did it brilliantly and increased XYZ by 1000000%"

Was exactly my first impression. List your achievements and what those delivered/improved etc.

eg:

"Successfully delivered Project A, leading to x% increase in revenue and y% increase in customer retention"

- or whatever is appropriate in your field.

Also, reading that "list" was hard work, try and distil it down a bit and make it easier on the eye.

[Du1point8]

PM me... Im in FinTech and my company is always looking, if you tell me what you want work wise, Im sat near the recruiters and can ask if a position like that is available?

Would you be interested in a business specialist role?

[Richieboy3008]

esxste said:

I don't know anything about that industry/sector.... but I'd say your lacking mentions of actual achievements in each of the roles. You describe what you did in each role, but don't actually say "and I did it brilliantly and increased XYZ by 1000000%"

My roles are heavily process based. Never been in a job where I've had specific projects. I was paid not to make errors and that was it. I can mention a low error rate. But then that's a bit like a doctor saying i get my diagnosis correct most of the time. So I'm a little reluctant to mention it.

This is partly why I get so bored with the roles, nothing really to get stuck into.

[esxste]

Richieboy3008 said:

My roles are heavily process based. Never been in a job where I've had specific projects. I was paid not to make errors and that was it. I can mention a low error rate. But then that's a bit like a doctor saying i get my diagnosis correct most of the time. So I'm a little reluctant to mention it.

This is partly why I get so bored with the roles, nothing really to get stuck into.

If a low error rate is important to that role... and your error rate is good, mention it. It means you're good at the role.

[Richieboy3008]

Du1point8 said:

PM me... Im in FinTech and my company is always looking, if you tell me what you want work wise, Im sat near the recruiters and can ask if a position like that is available?

Would you be interested in a business specialist role?

Thank appreciate it. I need to put together a generic CV with transferable skills. Once I've done that I'll PM you.

Thanks
Rich

[DanL]

Mostly what others have said - add the value of what you did in each role. Additionally, I'd dump mention of being a sales assistant at Homebase for two years in the early 2000's (not relevant, and who cares?) and maybe start your career list with:

2004 – 2006 Alliance Bernstein, London

I'd also quantify the opening bullet points, e.g.

Strong experience in trade execution having traded spot and forward FX for XX years for Y financial institutions.
Excellent attention to detail with proven track record in outstanding accuracy, as a result of extensive time spent in <role name>.

I think you have to really set out your stall in the bullet points, with the role list underneath providing more colour and validating what you say you can do. Just don't make people go looking for how long you did this or that - tell them in the bullets. That will hopefully make them want to read further into your work history to confirm that you're who they're looking for.

[Du1point8]

Richieboy3008 said:

Du1point8 said:

PM me... Im in FinTech and my company is always looking, if you tell me what you want work wise, Im sat near the recruiters and can ask if a position like that is available?

Would you be interested in a business specialist role?

Thank appreciate it. I need to put together a generic CV with transferable skills. Once I've done that I'll PM you.

Thanks
Rich

Sure no probs, if you PM me we can talk offline to see what you are looking for, etc. Give me warning though as its an old email and will transfer it to my new email.