James Whyte +1 714 369 0724

jameswhyte302@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswhyte
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Summary

I am an experienced organizational leader and financial risk manager, with more than 26 years of progressive
experience within bank, broker and software development organizations. I have assisted CEOs from startup in two
very successful companies, setting policy and programs for several departments. I have demonstrated my ability to
drive growth while mitigating risk through implementation of financial controls and processes. I am an expert at
leading and collaborating across departments (including treasury, sales & marketing, operations, compliance and IT).
I enjoy mentoring young professionals and strive to build an atmosphere that fosters integrity and develops leaders.

Core Qualifications

Financial Risk Manager Sales & Marketing Strategist

Relationship Manager C-Level Advisor/Advocate
Effective Leader Active Collaborator
Compliance Partner Mentor
Accomplishments
 Streamlined financial operations across departments (including recommended management changes) by
redefining proper use of resources, financial technology programs and implementing monetary and
compliance controls in order to maximize profitability and comply with jurisdictional requirements.
 Successfully initiated Sales and Marketing strategies during startup and launch of new technology
company, including hiring of international teams in multiple global offices. Impact: Distinguished PrimeXM as
the premier technology company in the space.
 Developed risk management policies as head of the FX risk management desk. Coordinated communications
with global banks in order to improve pricing and hedging strategies. Led relationships with buy-side
institutional clients at C-Level. Impact: Revenue increase of $50 Mio YOY.
 Reorganized information flow and streamlined processes for the Bank by instituting a communication and
cooperation program among four different domestic profit centers. Impact: Increased North American
corporate desk profits 70% YOY.
 Successfully worked with government regulators to achievement of a level of zero unresolved client issues in
NFA audit, through implementation of strict pro-customer policies and heavy involvement with compliance
and accounting departments.
 Delivered organizational structure for an FX broker, effectively directing domestic and international teams
and managing 50+ employees internationally.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Financial Markets Consultant Jan 2018 - Present

 Independent Consultant in a variety of areas, including Financial Risk, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Foreign
Exchange.
MEX Technology Corp. CA (Part of MEX Group Worldwide HK) August 2016 to Oct 2017
Director
 Successfully set up and managed trading desk in Beijing for the largest licensed FX broker in China.
 Consulted with CEO regularly to discuss sales, marketing and risk strategies.
 Set up and managed global relationships with bank counterparties, prime brokers, technology vendors, etc.
James Whyte +1 714 369 0724
jameswhyte302@gmail.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswhyte
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FXRISK, Huntington Beach, CA 2003 to 2017
President & Registered CTA
 Delivered sound financial and operational recommendations, including risk management, client analysis,
liquidity relationships, technology solutions, treasury and compliance controls to streamline operations and
maximize profitability for international financial companies.
 Strengthened market position and led sales teams to implement sales and marketing strategies to foster
growth in the industry.
 Audited P&L statements and documented processes and procedures across departments.

Boston Technologies/Boston Prime, Boston, MA (Remote from CA) 2012

Senior Business Intelligence Specialist
 Successfully established and maintained relationships at C-Level to build mutually beneficial business
strategies. Impact: Closed largest client in company history within four months.
PrimeXM GmbH, Zurich, Switzerland 2010 to 2012
Head of Sales & Marketing
 Led development of relationships at launch with C-Suite contacts inside FX companies, IBs, banks, ECNs, etc.
Impact: Distinguished PrimeXM as the premier technology company in the space.
 Successfully initiated sales and marketing campaigns while building and managing a global sales team.

FOREX LIQUIDITY, LLC, Santa Ana, CA 2005 to 2007

Risk Manager/Head Relationship Manager
 Assisted in launching and growing startup business.
 Advised CEO, led policy discussions, directed department heads and teams.
 Created an atmosphere of integrity, teamwork and efficiency by leading teams and mentoring individuals to
build paths of communication across departments.
 Successfully managed trading desk. Impact: Revenue of $88 Mio in 2007.
 Significantly contributed to achievement of a level of zero unresolved client issues in 2007 NFA audit, through
implementation of strict pro-customer policies.
FX FIRST, INC., Newport Beach, CA 2001 to 2003
CMO/Trading Manager
 Created successful marketing campaign which landed a $2 Mio client within two months.
 Effectively managed a staff of 50+ both domestically and internationally.
BANK OF AMERICA, Los Angeles, CA 1994 to 2001
Vice President/Manager 24 Hour Trading/Sales Desk
 Created and executed a program of transparency and communication between and among North American
sales desks, producing record results. Impact: Doubled P&L YOY.
 Developed one of the largest overnight order desks in Foreign Exchange banking, with over 1,200 orders
being monitored per day – in all tradable currency pairs.
 Maintained relationships with buy side corporate treasurers and facilitated communications between each of
them and their respective internal representatives.
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Affiliations: Registered CTA – Series 3, National Futures Association (NFA) 2003 to 2015
Education: Bachelor of Arts · University of California, Los Angeles · Economics 1989