Market maker vs specialist

Differences between market maker and specialist duties and responsibilities

Market maker example responsibilities.

• Manage and critiqu all trades execute on NYMEX trading floor via computer system.
• Trade several equities and options names, managing all risk, capital and executing trades using electronic screen base software/technology.
• Dissect and manage complex derivative position risks, manage risks and interpret complex financial documents.
• Price and risk manage multiple positions in corporate derivatives, including accelerate share buyback programs and long-date convertible bond/call spread overlays.
• Merge business operations to expand service offering to include etf's, options, and foreign adr's.
• Analyze market conditions and make decisions to buy/sell equities using fundamental and technical analysis.
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Specialist example responsibilities.

• Create, manage, and assist users with SharePoint sites.
• Manage an on-site IRB and company good clinical practice (GCP) inspection.
• Manage SharePoint sites by creating, editing, and customizing company sites, libraries and security.
• Manage the building of accounts, assigning of static IP's, and scheduling of business class installations.
• Convert servers from UNIX to Linux, all hardware diagnostics and repair including printers/plotters/desktops etc.
• Follow safety procedures such as maintenance of all equipment (Telxon scanners, terminals and ladders).
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