RICHARD

PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS 60068

M.

PHONE: 773.398.2075

VENGAZO
E-MAIL: RVENGAZO@YAHOO.COM

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Experienced financial markets professional with managerial and entrepreneurial success building productive teams

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MOCHO TRADING, LLC Low latency proprietary trading firm
Head Equity Index Volatility Trader

Traded and managed risks for a portfolio of equity index volatility products

Main trading liaison in the development of proprietary pricing and risk management software

Led and assisted new traders to set up and initiate trading in other asset classes

Led collaboration efforts between third party software vendors and the firms trading team

2015
Chicago, IL

TRADEFORECASTER Technology driven proprietary trading company

2014
Head Volatility Trader and Risk Manager
Chicago, IL

Designed and executed portfolios for proprietary quantitative strategy

Developed Greek optimizing trading strategies for a primarily futures trading firm

Managed all risk and pricing parameters for portfolios in equity index, energy, currency, and metals products

TRADELINK, LLC Diversified alternative investment and proprietary trading firm

2012 2013
Head Volatility Trader and Risk Manager
Chicago, IL

Head trader and risk manager for volatility trading group in SPX complex, VXX and VIX options and futures

Set all pricing parameters and trade settings for the suite of products and electronic trading engines

Traded electronically, through brokerage relationships, and in open outcry on floor of CBOE in SPX trading pit

Developed proprietary trading tools and pricing model using Options City and proprietary internal software
2006 2012
Founding Partner and Senior Volatility Trader
Chicago, IL

Founding partner that grew firm from 5 to 22 traders, led recruiting efforts, made personnel and budget decisions

Head of floor trading operations and lead market-maker in SPX complex, and managed brokerage relationships

Set all pricing parameters, managed risk and options inventory and controlled all settings for electronic trading

Highest volume trader for S&P 500 volatility trading team, leading a team of 9 traders and 3 trader trainees

Developed and taught theoretical option pricing classes and conducted mock trading exercises for trainees

RONIN CAPITAL, ARENA TRADING COMPANY - Global, multi-strategy proprietary trading firm

ARCHELON GROUP Market-Making, automated trading, and proprietary trading firm

1999 2006
Chicago, IL

Senior Index Options Trader

Led a team of seven index options traders for 4 years as senior trader

Controlled electronic market-making parameters, one of the 5 original Lead Market Makers of ES options on
CME

Managed all risks, hedges, and volatility adjustments for index options positions to minimize capital usage

Promoted to head of floor trading operations and position manager by leading the firms most profitable division

Excelled through one-year training program in only eight months to become the first trader in my recruiting class

Developed options theory training program; conducted mock trading exercises and all training for trader trainees

EDUCATION

NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY, KELLOGG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

2004 - 2006

Masters of Business Administration, Majors in Analytical Finance and Accounting

Co-Chair, Hedge Fund Club, Member, Investment Banking, Capital Markets and Finance clubs

Completed masters degree while working full time

GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON DC

1995 - 1999

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Finance, Minor in Theology

National Deans List, 1997-1998

Worked full time all four years, in addition to finance internship Junior and Senior years

Studied business and theology curriculum at University of Auckland, New Zealand, Spring 1998

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

ST. PAUL OF THE CROSS SCHOOL

Active in parish Mens Club

Volunteer at Food Depository
Active coach in childrens sporting events and Indian Princesses

AVENUES FOR INDEPENDENCE

Fundraising Board Member (2009 Present)

CENTER FOR CREATIVE LEADERSHIP, San Diego, California - The Looking Glass Experience (2008)

Gained a 360 degree view of workplace strengths, personality traits, and leadership capabilities
Learned to effectively lead and motivate others utilizing strengths to capture the best of employees abilities

OZ PARK CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION

President (2003 2008)