Brian Jones

Economic Advisor

Economist and Market Analyst with over 23 years experience in both long and short-term domestic and global macroeconomic analysis. Highly proficient in the development of econometric models and statistical methodologies used to forecast economic projections.

Economic Advisor, Milstein Properties/Milford Management Corp., NY

Economic advisor to the firm, made specific trading recommendations on potential market responses to economic reports. Kept abreast of business and economic developments worldwide and their potential influences on global financial markets for the firm. Provided economic advice, analysis and projections to the Chairman of the Board.

Director of Economic & Market Analysis, Citigroup Global Markets Inc., NY

Developed and implemented econometric models and statistical methodologies for projecting monthly and other high-frequency economic indicators that drive movements in financial markets such as nonfarm payrolls, retail sales, consumer prices, international trade deficit, etc. Briefed the Firm's sales force, traders, investment bankers and clients on domestic economic developments and their potential impacts on variaous markets. Consulted with the firm's most active trading accounts and foreign central bankers both before and immediately following key economic releases. Presented the firm's economic forecasts and views to the media and the public. Appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNBC, CBS radio and other media outlets. Six-time winner of MarketWatch's Forecaster of the Month award during 2004-2007.

Personal Information

Full Name	Brian Jones
Career Status	Actively looking
Job Title (most recent)	Economic Advisor
Industry	Finance/Banking
Career level	Senior Executive (President, CEO, CFO, etc.)

Resume / Career Info

Job Title	Economic Advisor
Company Name	Milstein Properties/Milford Management Corp., New York, NY
Location	New York, NY
Start Date	2007
End Date	2008
Summary	Responsible for specific trading recommendations based on economic analysis of global financial markets, provided economic analysis, advice and projections, monitored worldwide business and economic developments in relationship to the firm.

Job Title	Director, Economic & Market Analysis
Company Name	Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Salomon Smith Barney, Salomon Bros.
Location	New York, NY
Start Date	1990
End Date	2007
Summary	Developed and implemented econometric models and methodologies to project economic indicators that drive movement in financial markets, responsible for short-term macroeconomic analysis and domestic forecasts. Briefed traders, investment bankers and clients on domestic economic developments, presented firm's economic views to the media and public via Bloomberg, CNBC, CBS radio. Principal author of firm's publications.

Job Title	Assistant Vice President, Economist, Treasury Dep't.
Company Name	Lloyds Bank, PLC
Location	New York, NY
Start Date	1985
End Date	1990
Summary	Provided macroeconomic analysis and forecast in support of the Bank's US Treasury operations, kept fixed income and foreign exchange customers, traders and sales force abreast of key economic developments and forecasts. Contributed to a variety of daily and weekly publications.

Job Title	Economic Analyst
Company Name	Irving Trust (Bank of New York/Mellon)
Location	New York, NY
Start Date	1984
End Date	1985
Summary	Assisted senior economists in their analysis of domestic and international economies and markets, developed analytical and econometric models to forecast domestic and foreign economic indicators.

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Education, Designation & Languages

Education	New York University, Stern School of Business, M.B.A. Finance, 1989 Columbia College, Columbia University, A.B. Economics, 1983
Designations	NASD Registration Series 7 and 63 Examinations Board Member and Finance Committee Chairman, All Hallows High School, Bronx, NY Six-time winner of MarketWatch's Forecaster of the Month during 2004-2007 Most accurate forecaster of 2005, MarketWatch
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