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Majid Reza Rafiei

Forex Advisor - Developer - Cyber Security Researcher
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Majid Reza Rafiei

Summary

Experienced Financial Services Consultant and proven leader at building vibrant businesses by developing new prospects and accounts and managing customer relationships to achieve sales goals. Dedicated to generating customer goodwill and loyalty by developing key relationships with decision-makers. Demonstrated leverage network of customer contacts to increase understanding of customer needs and employ business-growth strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills. Detail-focused Data Analyst with knowledge in data warehousing, process validation and business needs analysis. Proven to understand customer requirements and translate into actionable project plans. Dedicated and hard-working with passion for Big Data.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-employed

Forex Trader and Data Analyst
01.2001 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed risk exposure for optimal returns, implementing disciplined stop-loss orders and position sizing techniques.
  • Maintained accurate records of all trades placed per regulatory compliance standards while ensuring confidentiality of sensitive client information.
  • Collaborated with other traders to share insights, discuss market events, and refine trading approaches.
  • Increased portfolio performance by consistently identifying high probability trade setups using technical and fundamental analysis.
  • Expanded knowledge of various financial instruments, including currency pairs, commodities, equities, and derivatives markets.
  • Streamlined processes for entry order placement by utilizing pre-determined risk/reward ratios based on specific market conditions.
  • Mentored junior traders on effective risk management principles, fostering a culture of accountability and success within the team.
  • Developed custom trading algorithms to enhance execution speed and reduce slippage costs.
  • Utilized advanced software tools to improve efficiency in trade execution, management, and recordkeeping.
  • Improved trading strategies by conducting thorough market analysis and monitoring trends.
  • Contributed to the team''s overall success by sharing valuable insights from personal experiences and industry research.
  • Developed strong communication skills through frequent interactions with brokers, sales teams, research analysts and colleagues.
  • Delivered consistent profits by adhering to strict money management rules and maintaining emotional discipline during volatile markets.
  • Ensured timely settlement of transactions following adherence to internal policies and external regulatory requirements.
  • Participated in industry conferences to stay current on best practices in foreign exchange trading and risk management techniques.
  • Assisted clients with account inquiries regarding balances, transactions history, margin requirements, or any other related topics as needed.
  • Enhanced decision-making process through diligent preparation of daily market reports and chart analysis.
  • Continuously refined and updated trading plans, incorporating changes in market sentiment and economic data releases.
  • Optimized trading systems by regularly conducting backtesting procedures for strategy validation purposes.
  • Strengthened relationships with broker partners, negotiating better commission rates and improving trade terms for the firm''s benefit.
  • Met with members to understand goals and recommend solutions to fit specific needs.
  • Discussed financial options with clients and provided informed suggestions.
  • Offered competitive commercial banking solutions and retail financing options.
  • Liaised with customers and funding sources to identify and remove roadblocks to business funding.
  • Worked with clients and finance companies to find optimal solutions for financing.
  • Conducted research to answer questions and handle issues using multiple systems and resources.
  • Worked with clients to provide competitive commercial banking solutions and retail financing plans.
  • Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
  • Networked to identify potential new clients and expand geographic territories.
  • Educated and worked with clients on ROI terms to find accurate solutions.
  • Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
  • Prepared contracts and related documentation according to strict standards.
  • Targeted accounts at senior and executive levels and secured funding for future initiatives.
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Developed and maintained strong knowledge of multiple products and varying levels of benefits within each product.
  • Created and implemented strategic trading approaches.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to determine approaches to improve sales and performance.
  • Developed advanced product knowledge to share current information while generating and delivering products quotes.
  • Provided actionable insights through comprehensive reports and dashboards, supporting strategic initiatives.
  • Integrated multiple sources of disparate data into cohesive datasets using ETL processes, improving overall analytic capabilities.
  • Reduced operating costs by automating manual data processes using scripting languages such as Python or R.
  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and encouraging feedback on data analysis methodologies.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of marketing campaigns using A/B testing methodologies, optimizing strategies for higher ROI.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy, resulting in better-informed decisions.
  • Optimized company resources allocation with detailed forecasting models based on historical data analysis.
  • Managed large-scale databases to ensure timely access to critical information for key stakeholders.
  • Conducted thorough competitor analyses, identifying gaps in market share and opportunities for growth.
  • Developed custom algorithms to optimize data mining, increasing the effectiveness of analytical insights.
  • Resolved complex business challenges by leveraging statistical modeling techniques and machine learning algorithms.
  • Utilized advanced query optimization techniques to enhance database performance and reduce latency issues during high-traffic periods.
  • Implemented robust control measures to improve analytical output reliability.
  • Enhanced business efficiency by identifying trends and patterns in complex datasets.
  • Improved decision-making processes with accurate data analysis and visualization techniques.
  • Created various Excel documents to assist with pulling metrics data and presenting information to stakeholders for concise explanations of best placement for needed resources.
  • Produced monthly reports using advanced Excel spreadsheet functions.
  • Implemented code solutions to answer analytic questions and test and assess new methods.
  • Analyzed transactions to build logical business intelligence model for real-time reporting needs.
  • Used statistical methods to analyze data and generate useful business reports.
  • Designed and implemented tools to support strategic value chain optimization initiatives.
  • Synthesized complex analytics-derived insights into easy-to-understand, actionable recommendations for business users.
  • Developed required policies and procedures that reflected actual goals, tasks and workflows, while meeting all regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Utilized data visualization tools to effectively communicate business insights.
  • Worked with business intelligence software and various reports to glean insights into trends and prospects.
  • Documented effective and replicable methods for extracting data and organizing data sources.
  • Deployed predictive analytics models to forecast future trends.
  • Developed and implemented data governance policies and procedures.
  • Created dashboards to monitor and track key performance indicators.
  • Developed data mining algorithms to identify and classify patterns in data.
  • Optimized data access and storage to improve performance of analytics systems.
  • Developed complex dashboard and reporting tools to track business performance metrics.
  • Updated and developed scripts and queries to extract and analyze data from multiple sources.
  • Generated standard and custom reports to provide insights into business performance.
  • Created data models to support decision-making processes.
  • Developed customized reports, summarizing and presenting data in visually appealing format.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to identify business needs and data sources.
  • Implemented business intelligence solutions to increase operational efficiency.
  • Assisted with creating data cubes and OLAP models to improve data analysis.
  • Provided technical support for troubleshooting analytics and reporting issues.
  • Utilized data visualization techniques to present and explain complex data sets.
  • Analyzed data to identify root causes of problems and recommend corrective actions.
  • Developed and maintained data warehouses and data marts to support business operations.
  • Designed and developed data pipelines to acquire, clean and process data.
  • Identified patterns and trends in large data sets and provided actionable insights.
  • Generated ad-hoc reports to evaluate specific business requirements.

Education

Linne University
Vaxjo Sweden

Master of Science from Financial Mathematics
04.2001

University Overview

IUST
Tehran İran

Bachelor of Science from Applied Mathematics
04.2001

University Overview

Skills

Technical Analysis

Timeline

Linne University
Master of Science from Financial Mathematics
04.2001
IUST
Bachelor of Science from Applied Mathematics
04.2001
Forex Trader and Data Analyst
Self-employed
01.2001 - Current
Majid Reza RafieiForex Advisor - Developer - Cyber Security Researcher