Conor Mc Bride
About Conor Mc Bride
Conor McBride is a Financial Engineer with over 11 years of experience at First Derivatives, where he specializes in configuring and managing the Calypso Pricing Environment. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Queen's University Belfast and has expertise in financial analysis, automated testing, and project management methodologies.
Work at FD Technologies
Conor McBride has been employed at First Derivatives since 2013, where he currently holds the position of Financial Engineer. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience in various roles, including Calypso QA, Calypso Support Analyst, and Calypso Business Analyst. His tenure at First Derivatives has spanned multiple locations, including Newry, Stockholm, and London. His responsibilities have included configuring and managing the Calypso Pricing Environment and Pricer Config, as well as conducting Clearing House Fire Drills.
Education and Expertise
Conor McBride studied at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Accounting from 2010 to 2013. Prior to this, he attended St Malachy's College Belfast from 2003 to 2010. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in financial principles, which he applies in his current role. He possesses expertise in using SAP Hana for financial analysis and reporting, as well as in-depth knowledge of the TriOptima and MarkitWire interfaces.
Background
Conor McBride has a background in financial engineering and has developed a strong skill set in the financial services industry. His career at First Derivatives began in 2013, and he has since progressed through various roles that have allowed him to build a comprehensive understanding of trade lifecycles and accounting processes. His experience includes working in multiple capacities related to Calypso, where he has honed his skills in automated testing and quality assurance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Conor McBride has achieved proficiency in configuring and managing the Calypso Pricing Environment. He has demonstrated his ability to conduct Clearing House Fire Drills and has experience in using Calypso Workstation for managing trade lifecycles. His knowledge extends to constructing yield curves and analyzing fixed income securities, showcasing his analytical capabilities in the financial domain. Additionally, he is skilled in Agile and Scrum methodologies, which enhance his project management effectiveness.