Edel Carragher
About Edel Carragher
Edel Carragher is a Financial Engineer with extensive experience in the financial sector, currently serving as a Resourcing Manager at First Derivative since 2021. Previously, Carragher held various roles including Project Manager at Kx and Data Analyst at RBS Global Banking & Markets.
Work at First Derivatives
Edel Carragher has been employed at First Derivatives since 2010, holding the position of Financial Engineer for 14 years in London, United Kingdom. In addition to this role, she has served as Resourcing Manager since 2021, overseeing staffing and resource allocation. Prior to her current roles, she worked at Kx, a division of First Derivatives plc, as a Project Manager for 8 months in 2020 in Newry, Northern Ireland.
Previous Experience in Banking and Finance
Edel Carragher has extensive experience in the banking and finance sector. She worked at RBS Global Banking & Markets as a Data Analyst from 2011 to 2012 for one year in Ireland. Following this, she joined Ulster Bank as a Business Analyst, where she was employed from 2012 to 2019 for seven years in County Dublin, Ireland. This background has provided her with a solid foundation in financial analysis and project management.
Education and Qualifications
Edel Carragher studied at Queen's University Belfast, where she earned a BSc in Mathematics, Statistics, and Operational Research from 2005 to 2010. This academic background has equipped her with the analytical skills necessary for her roles in finance and engineering. Prior to university, she attended Sacred Heart Grammar School in Newry from 1998 to 2005.
Career Progression
Edel Carragher's career in finance and engineering has shown a steady progression. Starting as a Data Analyst at RBS Global Banking & Markets, she transitioned to a Business Analyst role at Ulster Bank. Her experience culminated in her long-term position at First Derivatives, where she has taken on various responsibilities, including project management and resource management.