BENJAMIN R. HANFORD

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RESULTS DRIVEN BROKER – Five+ years in a team-based trading environment and solid knowledge of global futures markets, fixed income cash, spot foreign exchange, and equity markets. Experienced in covering institutional traders, high frequency proprietary traders, hedge funds, and orders generated through automated trading systems Expert in using NYFIX, E-Cbot, Trading Technologies, and Globex platforms.




Able to quickly respond to market conditions and excel in fast-paced trading environments. Known for consistent reliability, sound judgment, attention to detail, and strong leadership.
Effective communicator with ability to clearly articulate market conditions and trading strategies.
Advanced skills with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Bloomberg, CQG, and Reuters trade applications.





BS FINANCE – University of Portland, Portland, Oregon (2002)

LICENSES – Series 3, 7, 63; Bloomberg Fixed Income Product Certification (2001)





ZERCO LTD – Portland, Oregon
Assistant Vice President / Broker-Analyst (2004-Present)


As core member of Futures Value Added Group, conduct research and develop trade recommendations based on technical analysis and macro economic fundamentals.
Execute trades electronically in global futures and options markets. Execution Clerk (2000-2004)
Executed Eurodollar futures and option orders.
Provided swap desk coverage.
Worked extensively with institutional traders. Intern / Mercantile Exchange (Summer 2000 / Summer 2001)
Assisted futures and options brokers.
Acquired a solid working knowledge of the financial commodities markets.





Member, Professionals in Finance and Accounting