Alan Hirst
About Alan Hirst
Alan Hirst serves as the Vice President and Chief Enterprise Architect at Axis Capital, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has held various roles in prominent organizations, including RBC, Barclays Investment Bank, and Morgan Stanley, where he has demonstrated expertise in IT strategy and operational best practices.
Work at Axis Capital
Alan Hirst has been serving as the Vice President and Chief Enterprise Architect at Axis Capital since 2008. In this role, he provides strategic leadership and technical vision for the organization. His responsibilities include defining and executing technical roadmaps and overseeing IT delivery. With over 16 years of experience at Axis Capital, he has contributed to the company's operational best practices and has played a significant role in shaping its IT strategies.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Axis Capital, Alan Hirst held several key positions in the financial services industry. He worked at Morgan Stanley as an Assistant Vice President in Fixed Income IT from 2007 to 2008. Prior to that, he was an IT Manager and Architect at Barclays Investment Bank from 2005 to 2006. His earlier roles include Lead Developer at Goldentree Asset Management from 2001 to 2004 and Lead Developer at Sac Capital from 2004 to 2005. His diverse experience spans various sectors, including insurance, reinsurance, asset management, and trading.
Education and Expertise
Alan Hirst studied Computer Science at the University of York from 1995 to 1998. He has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on operational best practices within the IT sector. His expertise includes defining technical roadmaps and delivering IT solutions that align with business objectives. He is recognized as a thought leader and enterprise architect, contributing to advancements in the field.
Career Development and Roles
Alan Hirst's career began at Logica, where he worked as a Lead Consultant from 1998 to 2001. He then transitioned to Goldentree Asset Management, where he served as a Lead Developer for three years. Following this, he took on the role of IT Manager and Architect at Barclays Investment Bank. His experience at RBC as a Solution Architect further solidified his skills before he joined Morgan Stanley. This progression highlights his continuous development in technical and leadership roles within the IT landscape.