R.J. O'Brien Associates Promotes Jamal Oulhadj to COO
- R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO) has promoted Senior Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer Jamal Oulhadj to chief operating officer.

R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), a US-based independent futures brokerage and clearing firm has promoted Senior Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer Jamal Oulhadj to the role of chief operating officer.
RJO is based out of Chicago and is the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States. In his new role as the COO, Mr. Oulhadj will oversee the firm’s global risk operations, credit and information technology (IT) capabilities, and a variety of other management operations.
Mr. Oulhadj joined RJO back in 2006 as its chief risk officer, joining the US firm with over 15 years of experience in Risk Management Risk Management One of the most common terms utilized by brokers, risk management refers to the practice of identifying potential risks in advance. Most commonly, this also involves the analysis of risk and the undertaking of precautionary steps to both mitigate and prevent for such risk.Such efforts are essential for brokers and venues in the finance industry, given the potential for fallout in the face of unforeseen events or crises. Given a more tightly regulated environment across nearly every asset class, One of the most common terms utilized by brokers, risk management refers to the practice of identifying potential risks in advance. Most commonly, this also involves the analysis of risk and the undertaking of precautionary steps to both mitigate and prevent for such risk.Such efforts are essential for brokers and venues in the finance industry, given the potential for fallout in the face of unforeseen events or crises. Given a more tightly regulated environment across nearly every asset class, Read this Term functions. Prior to landing at RJO, he also worked in a number of senior level roles at Refco and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term.

According to Mr. Oulhadj in a recent statement on the appointment, "I'm deeply honored to be associated with RJO and thankful for the opportunity to grow professionally. I couldn't be more proud of the team we've assembled, and I look forward to continuing our constant quest for excellence in all aspects of our operations."
"Jamal has been a vital member of our management team, and he will be an outstanding COO for our holding company. He's demonstrated a great command of all operational aspects of our business, and he's earned the respect of everyone on his team, as well as our Board of Directors. We're very pleased to recognize his contributions and entrust him with these expanded responsibilities," added Gerald Corcoran, RJO chairman and chief executive officer.
R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), a US-based independent futures brokerage and clearing firm has promoted Senior Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer Jamal Oulhadj to the role of chief operating officer.
RJO is based out of Chicago and is the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States. In his new role as the COO, Mr. Oulhadj will oversee the firm’s global risk operations, credit and information technology (IT) capabilities, and a variety of other management operations.
Mr. Oulhadj joined RJO back in 2006 as its chief risk officer, joining the US firm with over 15 years of experience in Risk Management Risk Management One of the most common terms utilized by brokers, risk management refers to the practice of identifying potential risks in advance. Most commonly, this also involves the analysis of risk and the undertaking of precautionary steps to both mitigate and prevent for such risk.Such efforts are essential for brokers and venues in the finance industry, given the potential for fallout in the face of unforeseen events or crises. Given a more tightly regulated environment across nearly every asset class, One of the most common terms utilized by brokers, risk management refers to the practice of identifying potential risks in advance. Most commonly, this also involves the analysis of risk and the undertaking of precautionary steps to both mitigate and prevent for such risk.Such efforts are essential for brokers and venues in the finance industry, given the potential for fallout in the face of unforeseen events or crises. Given a more tightly regulated environment across nearly every asset class, Read this Term functions. Prior to landing at RJO, he also worked in a number of senior level roles at Refco and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Exchange An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv An exchange is known as a marketplace that supports the trading of derivatives, commodities, securities, and other financial instruments.Generally, an exchange is accessible through a digital platform or sometimes at a tangible address where investors organize to perform trading. Among the chief responsibilities of an exchange would be to uphold honest and fair-trading practices. These are instrumental in making sure that the distribution of supported security rates on that exchange are effectiv Read this Term.

According to Mr. Oulhadj in a recent statement on the appointment, "I'm deeply honored to be associated with RJO and thankful for the opportunity to grow professionally. I couldn't be more proud of the team we've assembled, and I look forward to continuing our constant quest for excellence in all aspects of our operations."
"Jamal has been a vital member of our management team, and he will be an outstanding COO for our holding company. He's demonstrated a great command of all operational aspects of our business, and he's earned the respect of everyone on his team, as well as our Board of Directors. We're very pleased to recognize his contributions and entrust him with these expanded responsibilities," added Gerald Corcoran, RJO chairman and chief executive officer.