David O.
About David O.
David O. is a Business Data Analyst with extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked at notable institutions such as Barclays, Deutsche Bank, and Blackstone. He specializes in data management and analysis, utilizing various methodologies and financial software systems.
Work at Convex Insurance
David O. has been employed at Convex Insurance as a Business Data Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing and analyzing various types of data, including Reference Data, Static Data, Market Data, Trades Data, and Risk Data. His responsibilities include utilizing methodologies such as Agile Scrum and SDLC to support strategic projects and change management initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience in Financial Institutions
David O. has extensive experience in the financial sector, having worked at several prominent institutions. He served as a Business Analyst at Barclays Global Investors from 2007 to 2008, and at Deutsche Bank from 2011 to 2012. He also worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland from 2009 to 2010, and at AXA Investment Managers as a Senior Business Analyst from 2013 to 2014. His role at Blackstone as a Business Data Analyst lasted from 2020 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
David O. holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy Management from Imperial College London, which he completed from 2007 to 2008. He also studied at London Business School, achieving a Professional Programme in Investment Management and Corporate Finance during the same period. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Kingston University between 1998 and 2002.
Skills and Methodologies
David O. utilizes various methodologies in his work, including Prince2, Agile Scrum, and RUP, particularly in strategic projects and change management. He possesses skills in market risk assessment, including Value at Risk (VaR) and Pricing Models. His expertise extends to implementing business process reengineering through Gap and Impact Analysis, as well as handling Trading Books, Banking Books, Loan Books, and Treasury Reporting.
Technical Proficiencies
David O. has experience with several financial software systems, including Fidessa LatentZero, Calypso, Murex, LoanIQ, and Prism. He has worked with credit risk models, including Stress Testing Model and Basel II, and is familiar with metrics such as Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD), Exposure at Default (EAD), and Risk-Weighted Assets (RWA).