James Fairclough
About James Fairclough
James Fairclough is a Financial Engineer who studied Electronic Engineering at The University of Manchester, earning his Bachelor of Engineering in 2020. He has interned at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has been working at First Derivatives since 2020.
Work at First Derivatives
James Fairclough has been employed at First Derivatives as a Financial Engineer since 2020. His role involves applying engineering principles to financial systems, contributing to the development of innovative solutions within the finance sector. His work supports the company's mission to provide advanced technology and consulting services to clients.
Education and Expertise
James Fairclough studied at The University of Manchester, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electronic Engineering from 2017 to 2020. This academic background provides him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current role as a Financial Engineer.
Background
James Fairclough completed his undergraduate studies at The University of Manchester, focusing on Electronic Engineering. He gained practical experience through a summer internship at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in 2019, where he worked for two months in Chester, United Kingdom. This experience contributed to his understanding of the financial industry.
Internship Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
In 2019, James Fairclough undertook a summer internship at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where he worked for two months in Chester, United Kingdom. This internship provided him with exposure to financial operations and allowed him to apply his engineering skills in a practical setting within a major financial institution.