Villanova University

VP Senior Fixed Income Trader

Samuel A. Ramirez & Co., Inc.

Senior Vice President Sales/Trading

•	Promoted to a VP role as a top performer, integrating best practices to effectively manage order and trade flows for multiple investment teams with a high sensitivity to fiduciary responsibilities. 
•	Provided well-received market color and assisted portfolio managers in capitalizing on market opportunities, using unique approaches that supported up to 30% in year-over-year growth. 
•	Mastered trading platforms and created a pertinent knowledge hub to share lessons learned. 
•	Coordinated and developed a best-in-class platform infrastructure with vendors to streamline/improve trading efficiencies and reduce operational risk, earning the best possible performance reviews annually.
•	Acted as the primary liaison with BlackRock’s business management team and credit traders to promote Emerging Brokers, earning a reputation for diligence and excellent fixed income knowledge.
•	Noted for vital contributions to the fixed income leadership team that pioneered US IG Credit auto execution, all while supporting senior executives with high-level planning for the division.

BlackRock

Vice President Fixed Income

•	Cited as an integral part of the investment team in providing portfolio analysis and construction, overcoming challenges through ingenuity, dedication, and in-depth market assessments. 
•	Implemented specialized system enhancements for electronic trading as well as maximizing e-trading capabilities, providing subject matter expertise on emerging technologies. Leveraged street and vendor relationships and maintained a large professional network throughout the industry.
•	Managed a fixed income trading team of 9 that went on to receive multiple accolades and promotions.
•	Improved methods to maintain a competitive network of broker-dealers to ensure liquidity and best execution, all while capitalizing on broker relationships for market color, trade generation ideas, and swap opportunities.
•	Developed and monitored highly accurate models through market conditions and supply considerations, many of which were recognized and used as templates for scalable internal trading functions.

Supervisor, Fixed Income Trader

• Provided vital input to the investment process for the Private Investors Group, aligning a Fixed Income Trading team and delivering custom training to increase productivity.

Merrill Lynch

Fixed Income Trader

• Handled daily operations of the mutual funds, totaling more than $200 billion in market value.
• Monitor funds for dividends, interest payments, stock splits, and option expirations.
• Settlement of all transactions; Non-dollar and domestic.

Senior Mutual Funds/Assistant Vice President

• Ensure accuracy of all administrative and operational policies and procedures. 
• Assist in managing portfolios for institutional and retail accounts. 
• Update performance for monthly, quarterly, and yearly reviews.

Tom Biscardi