Liam Mc Quaid
About Liam Mc Quaid
Liam Mc Quaid is a Financial Engineer and Junior Business Analyst with extensive experience in the finance sector, having worked at LCH and Renaissance Capital. He holds a BSc Honours in Accounting from Queen's University Belfast and has specialized training in Calypso software.
Work at FD Technologies
Liam Mc Quaid has been employed at FD Technologies as a Financial Engineer and Junior Business Analyst since 2012. His role involves applying financial engineering principles and business analysis to support various projects within the organization. His tenure at FD Technologies spans over 12 years, during which he has contributed to the development and implementation of financial solutions.
Previous Experience at LCH
Before joining FD Technologies, Liam Mc Quaid worked at LCH as a Production Support Analyst from 2013 to 2021. Over the course of eight years in London, he was responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of production systems and providing support for various financial applications. His experience at LCH equipped him with valuable insights into production processes and operational efficiencies.
Experience at Renaissance Capital
Liam Mc Quaid also worked at Renaissance Capital as a Calypso QA Tester for a period of seven months in 2012 and 2013. His responsibilities included testing the Calypso platform, ensuring its functionality and reliability. This role provided him with foundational experience in quality assurance within financial technology.
Education and Expertise
Liam Mc Quaid studied at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a BSc Honours degree in Accounting from 2009 to 2012. Prior to that, he attended St Michael's College Enniskillen, where he completed A Levels in Maths, Chemistry, Physics, and Religion from 2002 to 2009. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both financial principles and analytical skills.
Calypso Training and Skills Development
Liam Mc Quaid received specialized in-house training in Calypso, focusing on initializing versions for static and reference data, including legal entities and currency pairs. He gained expertise in configuring product data for bonds and equities within the platform. Additionally, he developed skills in reporting mechanisms and understanding risk fundamentals, including ERS Limits and Compliance.