Chris Amedeo - Associate

Chris joined RMI in 2006 from one of our brokerage firms, MF Global Inc., to add depth to our energy brokerage service offerings. His extensive background working with exchange-related margining gives our customers a comfort level with their hedge strategy cash flow management requirements. Additionally, his familiarity with electronic platforms and markets will help ease the transition for our client base into the ever-expanding electronic energy trading environment. As more and more new customized product listings are added to the exchanges, Chris is keeping up with all the contracts specifications and associated margin requirements.

• Proficient in SPAN margin software which facilitates customers’ requests for margin results on sophisticated hedge option and spread strategies
• Executes hedge strategies for over 50 RMI utility and energy-intensive clients
• Has implemented and oversees all of RMI’s clients’ daily margin and account procedures for the last year, maintaining daily contact with client accounting/cash departments as to the status of the account balances
• Assists with generation of weekly and monthly exposure reporting for RMI’s Know-Risk software customers
• Has set up over 30 new utility and energy-intensive customers, including traders, accounting personnel, managers, and CEO’s with access to on-line statements

Education

• Chris received a BA in Economics and a minor in Business Administration from the University of Colorado