Gavin Mc Ateer
About Gavin Mc Ateer
Gavin Mc Ateer is a QA Project Lead with a background in FX Trading QA analysis and a strong educational foundation in International Business and Global Capital Markets. He currently focuses on regulatory reporting and quality assurance for FX Trading systems at FD Technologies in Newry, Northern Ireland.
Current Role at FD Technologies
Gavin Mc Ateer serves as a QA Project Lead at FD Technologies, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he is based in Newry, Northern Ireland, and is responsible for the overall quality assurance and support of an expanding FX Trading Platform for a global Fund Manager. His work includes a strong focus on the delivery of regulatory reports and involves regular communication with stakeholders, development teams, business analysts, and project managers. He is currently working on the KX Delta Flow product, which is part of his responsibilities.
Previous Experience in FX Trading QA
Before joining FD Technologies, Gavin Mc Ateer worked as an FX Trading QA Analyst from 2018 to 2020. During this two-year period, he developed a proven track record of implementing, integrating, and ensuring quality across FX Trading systems and post-trade reconciliation systems. His role required a working knowledge of the FIX protocol, which is essential for financial information exchange, and involved client-facing responsibilities.
Educational Background
Gavin Mc Ateer holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of Liverpool, where he studied from 2013 to 2017. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Global Capital Markets from Ulster University, completing this program from 2019 to 2021. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his career in financial technology and quality assurance.
Early Career Experience
Gavin Mc Ateer's early career includes a position as an Administrative Assistant at Connect - Transform - Sustain in 2012, where he worked for four months in Warrenpoint, Northern Ireland. He also served as an Audiovisual Technician at EOS IT Management Solutions Ltd for eight months in 2018 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Additionally, he worked as a Contractor at Facebook for eight months in 2018, further diversifying his professional experience.
Skills and Expertise
Gavin Mc Ateer possesses a strong skill set in quality assurance, particularly within the financial technology sector. His expertise includes working within a story-driven agile environment, focusing on RFQ pricing and the FIX protocol. He emphasizes the importance of quality across FX Trading systems and has demonstrated his ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity in project objectives.