Jack Dalton
About Jack Dalton
Jack Dalton is a Financial Engineer with extensive experience in code implementation and infrastructure upgrades. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Queen's University Belfast and has worked at First Derivatives since 2016, providing technical support and managing projects in the financial sector.
Work at First Derivatives
Jack Dalton has been employed at First Derivatives as a Financial Engineer since 2016. In this role, he has implemented code releases and infrastructure upgrades by executing Unix scripts on production servers. His responsibilities include designing and developing business management reports using SQL and the Calypso CAM tool. Dalton also provides technical support for the Calypso system at a multi-national Clearing House, with a focus on Collateral Management operations.
Education and Expertise
Jack Dalton studied at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Finance from 2012 to 2016. Prior to this, he attended St. Louis Grammar School in Ballymena, achieving A-Levels in Maths, Business Studies, and ICT from 2005 to 2012. His educational background provides a strong foundation in financial engineering and technical support.
Previous Experience at MetLife
Before joining First Derivatives, Jack Dalton worked as an Actuarial Student at MetLife in Dublin, Ireland, from 2014 to 2015. In this position, he acted as a liaison between the Front Office and various support teams to resolve technical issues. His role involved supporting E-FX projects at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce through all project phases, including planning, execution, and closing.
Project Management Skills
Dalton has demonstrated project management skills by managing and updating project financials at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. He ensured accurate monthly accounting of invoices, resource costs, and contract costs. Additionally, he maintained and managed the E-FX team's Confluence page, contributing to effective communication and documentation within the team.