Donal Keane
About Donal Keane
Donal Keane serves as the Global Head of Business Services at First Derivatives, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in financial services, having worked in various roles at First Derivatives and RBS Markets and International Banking over the past two decades.
Current Role at First Derivatives
Donal Keane serves as the Global Head of Business Services at First Derivatives, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees business operations and service delivery on a global scale, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction. His leadership is integral to the company's strategic initiatives and operational frameworks.
Previous Experience at First Derivatives
Prior to his current role, Donal Keane held several positions at First Derivatives. He served as Senior Vice President of Capital Markets Consulting from 2018 to 2020 and as Senior Vice President of Vendor Services from 2016 to 2018. He also worked as Head of Delivery and Operations for the Calypso Practice from 2011 to 2014, and as a Senior Financial Engineer and Financial Engineer from 2005 to 2008 and 2002 to 2005, respectively. His extensive experience at First Derivatives spans various roles that contributed to the company's growth and service offerings.
Experience at RBS Markets and International Banking
Donal Keane worked at RBS Markets and International Banking in various capacities from 2002 to 2012. His roles included Global Head of Fixed Income Production Services from 2008 to 2011, Production Services Team Lead from 2005 to 2008, and PM Asia Onboarding & Data Segregation for 11 months in 2012. His work involved managing onboarding processes and enhancing operational frameworks within the organization.
Educational Background
Donal Keane studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aeronautics from 1994 to 1998. He also attended Queen's University Belfast, achieving a degree in Finance and Financial Management Services from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in financial services and engineering.
Key Contributions and Implementations
During his career, Donal Keane has implemented significant solutions, including a custom Data Segregation solution into Calypso to enhance APAC onboarding processes. He has also managed the onboarding of multiple local entities, including operations in Thailand, demonstrating his capability in streamlining complex processes within financial institutions.