Mark O'neill
About Mark O'neill
Mark O'Neill is a Financial Engineer with experience at First Derivatives since 2018, where he manages applications for liquidity providers. He has a background in programming and support, and holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Games Development from Ulster University.
Work at First Derivatives
Mark O'Neill has been employed at First Derivatives as a Financial Engineer since 2018. His role involves managing and supporting applications for liquidity providers, makers, and takers, utilizing both in-house and vendor products such as KX and KDB+. He handles business requests from major consumer banks and liquidity providers globally for FX pricing and trading. Additionally, he supports release management and user acceptance testing of new software releases, ensuring that the systems meet client requirements.
Experience at BSU Sydney Desk
In April 2019, Mark O'Neill was assigned to the BSU Sydney desk for a six-month period to address a regional staff shortfall. His responsibilities during this time focused on ensuring service delivery and maintaining operational standards within the team.
Previous Role at ITS New Media Ltd
Before joining First Derivatives, Mark O'Neill worked at ITS New Media Ltd as a Junior Programmer and Support from 2015 to 2016. In this role, he contributed to software development and provided support services, gaining valuable experience in the technology sector.
Education in Computer Games Development
Mark O'Neill studied at Ulster University, where he earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Computer Games Development from 2013 to 2017. His education provided him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and programming skills relevant to his career in financial engineering.
A Levels at St Colmans College Newry
Mark O'Neill completed his A Levels at St Colmans College Newry from 2006 to 2013. This educational background prepared him for further studies in engineering and technology, contributing to his professional development.