James Kearns
About James Kearns
James Kearns is a Financial Engineer at First Derivatives in Newry, Co Down, where he has worked since 2018. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Studies from Ulster University and possesses extensive knowledge of capital markets and related technologies.
Work at First Derivatives
James Kearns has been employed as a Financial Engineer at First Derivatives since 2018. He has worked in this role for six years at the company's location in Newry, Co Down. In this position, he applies his knowledge of capital markets and financial engineering to support various projects and initiatives within the organization.
Education and Expertise
James Kearns studied at St Colman's College Newry from 2007 to 2014, completing a seven-year education. He then attended Ulster University from 2014 to 2017, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Business Studies. His education has been complemented by specialized training in capital markets technology, which included workshops, e-learning, and self-study.
Regulatory Knowledge in Capital Markets
James Kearns has acquired knowledge of the regulatory framework for capital markets through specialized training. This training has equipped him with an understanding of the compliance and regulatory requirements that govern capital markets, enhancing his effectiveness in his role as a Financial Engineer.
Expertise in Financial Instruments
James Kearns has gained expertise in a variety of financial instruments and concepts. His knowledge encompasses Market Data, Fixed Income, Exchange Traded Products, Futures, Options and Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, FX, Equities, and various aspects of market and credit risk. He is also familiar with trade lifecycle processes and operations across Front, Middle, and Back Office functions.