Padraig Poland
About Padraig Poland
Padraig Poland is a Service Delivery Manager with a background in law, finance, and project management. He has held various roles in consulting and analysis, primarily at First Derivatives and RBS, and has advanced qualifications in risk and governance.
Current Role at First Derivatives
Padraig Poland serves as a Service Delivery Manager at First Derivatives, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing service delivery operations, ensuring that client needs are met efficiently. His extensive experience in consulting and regulatory reporting contributes to his effectiveness in managing service delivery.
Previous Experience at First Derivatives
Padraig Poland previously worked at First Derivatives in various capacities. He served as a Consultant from 2013 to 2016, where he provided expert advice and solutions to clients. Following this, he took on the role of Regulatory Reporting IT Team Lead from 2017 to 2019, managing a team focused on compliance and reporting requirements.
Education and Qualifications
Padraig Poland holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Queen's University Belfast, where he studied from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his education with a Master of Science in Global Financial Markets from Ulster University, completed between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, he earned a Diploma in Risk, Governance and Compliance from the International Compliance Association in 2015 and a Prince2 Practitioner certification in Project Management from Axelos in 2018.
Experience as Business Analyst
Padraig Poland has held multiple Business Analyst positions. He worked at RBS in London from 2013 to 2014 and later at UNSW in Sydney from 2016 to 2017. In these roles, he focused on analyzing business processes and implementing improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Early Career and Additional Studies
Before his advanced studies, Padraig Poland studied Business Administration and Management at Southwestern College, earning a Certificate in U.S. Business Practice in 2010. His early career included various roles that laid the foundation for his expertise in service delivery and financial management.