Daniel O Keeffe
About Daniel O Keeffe
Daniel O'Keeffe is a Financial Engineer at First Derivatives, where he has worked since 2014. He specializes in the analysis and specification of complex financial products and has a background in law and computer science.
Work at First Derivatives
Daniel O Keeffe has been employed at First Derivatives as a Financial Engineer since 2014. Over his ten-year tenure, he has engaged in various projects that involve the business analysis and specification of complex financial products. His work includes the development of pricing and valuation models, as well as outlining empirical and analytical risk measures for equity structured products. Daniel has also played a key role in finalizing agreement language in collaboration with the legal team.
Education and Expertise
Daniel O Keeffe holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from University College Dublin, where he studied from 2012 to 2013. Prior to that, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Limerick, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial engineering and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Background in Financial Engineering
In his role as a Financial Engineer, Daniel O Keeffe has worked on the F&O clearing side, focusing on client onboarding and compliance with Dodd Frank Requirements. He has proposed alternative strategies to optimize resource utilization by reviewing existing procedures. Additionally, he has led significant projects such as the TFPP Offboarding Initiative and collaborated with teams to enhance project outcomes.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Daniel O Keeffe utilizes a diverse range of software and applications in his work, including EGUS, Kestrel, Osprey, GMI, AMS, and Salesforce. He has led the back-end control for the Calypso project using the kdb+ programming language, where he created new analytics and functions. His technical skills also encompass version control of code and the use of UNIX for file transfer, storage, and manipulation.