Gary Lawlor
About Gary Lawlor
Gary Lawlor is a Financial Engineer with extensive experience in the financial sector, currently working at First Derivatives in Dublin. He has a background in risk analysis, client onboarding, and software engineering, and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Dublin City University.
Work at First Derivatives
Gary Lawlor has been employed at First Derivatives as a Financial Engineer since 2018. In this role, he focuses on financial engineering and has developed expertise in financial regulation, underwriting, and compliance. He completed the First Derivatives' graduate programme in July 2020, which provided him with foundational skills and knowledge in the field. His responsibilities include working as a developer and testing analyst on a foreign exchange (FX) trading platform.
Current Role at KX
Since 2022, Gary Lawlor has been working as a Software Engineer at KX in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland. His role involves software development, contributing to projects that align with his interests in global economics and emerging markets. This position allows him to leverage his technical skills while furthering his understanding of the financial technology landscape.
Previous Experience at Allianz and Nomura
Gary Lawlor worked as a Risk Analyst at Allianz from 2016 to 2017 in County Dublin, Ireland. Following this, he served as an Onboarding Specialist at Nomura from 2018 to 2019 in London, United Kingdom. His experience in these roles has equipped him with skills in client onboarding and client relationship management, which are essential in the financial services industry.
Education and Expertise
Gary Lawlor studied at Dublin City University, where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Commerce from 2014 to 2018. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in business principles, which complements his professional experience in financial engineering and analysis. His expertise also extends to financial regulation and compliance, enhancing his capabilities in the finance sector.
Career Development at Bank of Ireland
Gary Lawlor briefly worked as a Business Analyst at Bank of Ireland from 2019 to 2020 for seven months in County Dublin, Ireland. This position allowed him to apply his analytical skills within a banking context, furthering his understanding of the financial industry and contributing to his overall career development.