Conor O'reilly
About Conor O'reilly
Conor O'Reilly is a Financial Engineer with extensive experience in the finance sector, currently employed at First Derivatives since 2015. He has held various roles, including positions at Mizuho and Murex, and holds a Master's Degree in Computational Finance and Trading from Queen's University Belfast.
Work at First Derivatives
Conor O'Reilly has been employed at First Derivatives since 2015, serving as a Financial Engineer. His role involves applying quantitative finance principles to develop and implement financial models and solutions. Over the course of his nine years at the company, he has contributed to various projects that enhance financial analytics and trading strategies.
Previous Experience at Mizuho
Before joining First Derivatives, O'Reilly worked at Mizuho in multiple capacities. He served as a Murex QA/Support from 2015 to 2017 in London, where he was responsible for ensuring the quality and reliability of Murex systems. In 2018, he transitioned to the role of Murex FO Testing/Test Lead in New York for 11 months, overseeing testing processes in the front office.
Experience at Murex
O'Reilly worked at Murex as a Front Office Analyst (IRD) from 2019 to 2020 in the Greater New York City Area. In this position, he focused on interest rate derivatives, analyzing and optimizing trading systems to improve performance and efficiency within the front office operations.
Education in Computational Finance
O'Reilly earned a Master's Degree in Computational Finance and Trading from Queen's University Belfast, completing his studies from 2014 to 2015. This program equipped him with advanced skills in quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and trading strategies, which he applies in his professional roles.
Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics
He obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics from the University of Ulster, where he studied from 2011 to 2014. This foundational education provided him with a strong understanding of economic principles and their application in the financial sector.