Amy Durgan

Expert equity trader with a robust background in order management, reconciliation, and algorithmic trading strategies. Specializes in supporting institutional clients with large order execution while minimizing price impact. Committed to educating teams on best practices and enhancing operational efficiency in trading environments.

Manager, Institutional Equity/Options Trading Desk - Charles Schwab - Phoenix, AZ

(2018-09 - 2026-09)

• Executed ETF and Option orders exceeding market size through RFQ process using TRAFiX, Bloomberg, and Tradeweb.
• Supported investment advisors in executing large orders and those exceeding market conditions, reducing potential price impact.
• Employed various algorithm suites from market centers to enhance trading performance.
• Educate advisors on best practices for handling large orders and key internal order management functions that support their workflow.
• Assisted internal departments by addressing trading questions and resolving trade-related situations.

Senior Specialist, Exchange Support Services - Charles Schwab - Phoenix, AZ

(2017-09 - 2018-09)

• Supported equity and options order execution for clients, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
• Assessed market impact of large block trades by consulting market vendors.
• Monitored reject queues and processed order exceptions to reduce delays.
• Reviewed reconciliation reports, including corporate action adjustments for open equity and option orders, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Responded to email and phone requests from internal representatives, resolving inquiries quickly.
• Partnered with team to reconcile client orders affected by downtime events.

Senior Equity Trader - LPL Financial

(2006-03 - 2017-09)

• Assisted financial advisors and money managers with execution of institutionally sized orders on high volume trading desk
• Collaborated with market centers and exchanges to efficiently resolve trade and settlement issues
• Strong knowledge of trading related regulatory systems and requirements
• Reviewed and approved large trades submitted by junior members of the desk to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Managed equity trading in a high profile project that included account rebalancing software.

Trading Analyst - LPL Financial

(2005-03 - 2006-03)

• Reviewed and prepared daily/weekly equity and fixed income reports, including exception reports for best execution, UIT breakpoint analysis, and fixed income markup and TRACE comparison.
• Reviewed trade blotter daily for accuracy and thoroughness, confirming trade details aligned with operational standards.
• Oversaw money manager inventory accounts, ensuring accuracy of position records.

Equity Trader - Knight Capital Markets

(1999-05 - 2002-07)

• Managed institutional and retail order flow and maintained open order limit book to optimize trade execution
• Maintained profitability through fundamental and technical analysis to inform trading decisions
• Evaluated and prepared daily trading strategy to select, manage, and exit trades, maximizing profits and mitigating risks
• Utilize market knowledge to make proprietary trading decisions
• Performed inter-market trading for multiple securities for more than 30 NYSE listed securities

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration, Finance - Eastern Washington University