Shannon Phillips
About Shannon Phillips
Shannon Phillips is a Business Development Executive at First Derivatives, where she has worked since 2018. She specializes in expanding Kx software into various industries and supports junior resources from the Capital Markets Training Programme.
Work at First Derivatives
Shannon Phillips has served as a Business Development Executive at First Derivatives since 2018. In this role, she collaborates with a diverse team of business analysts, project managers, quality assurance professionals, and developers who specialize in programming languages such as Java, C#, and C++. Shannon plays a key role in supporting junior resources who graduate from First Derivatives' Capital Markets Training Programme, helping to foster their professional development and integration into the industry.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Phillips studied Business Studies at Ulster University from 2015 to 2018, where she achieved a degree in the field. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business principles, which she applies in her current role. Her expertise extends to various sectors, including Manufacturing, Retail, Pharma, and Formula One, as well as emerging technologies such as Machine Learning and Robotics.
Background
Shannon Phillips has been instrumental in expanding Kx software into new verticals, demonstrating her ability to adapt and innovate in a competitive market. She is involved in generating and building new business opportunities for the Capital Markets Consulting practice at First Derivatives. Her background includes engagement with complex regulatory challenges, such as Brexit, SFTR, FRTB, GDPR, Margin Reform, Post-MiFID II, and AML/KYC.
Achievements and Partnerships
Shannon Phillips is part of a team at First Derivatives that has successfully partnered with notable organizations, including NASA and Red Bull Racing. These partnerships highlight her contributions to high-profile projects and the strategic growth of the company within the capital markets sector.