Steve Smyth
About Steve Smyth
Steve Smyth is a Calypso Business Analyst with a decade of experience at First Derivatives in Dublin, Ireland. He specializes in creating customized reports for various financial products and regulatory requirements, drawing on his background in business management from Queens University Belfast.
Current Role at First Derivatives
Steve Smyth has been employed at First Derivatives as a Calypso Business Analyst since 2014. In this role, he specializes in creating and customizing reports for various departments, including Front Office, Back Office, Regulatory, Risk, and Finance. He utilizes Calypso v14 to develop reports that meet the specific needs of the organization. His work involves collaborating closely with subject matter experts to gather requirements and build unique reports across multiple financial products, such as Loans, Deposits, Call Accounts, FX, and FX Options.
Previous Experience at Nestle S.A.
Before joining First Derivatives, Steve Smyth worked at Nestle S.A. as a Pack Change Project Manager from 2012 to 2013. This role took place in London Gatwick, England, where he contributed to project management efforts for packaging changes. His experience in this position provided him with valuable insights into project coordination and operational efficiency.
Background in Retail at Next Group PLC
Steve Smyth's career began in retail, where he worked as a Sales Customer Assistant at Next Group PLC for two months in 2009 in Belfast, United Kingdom. This early experience in customer service helped him develop skills in client interaction and sales support, laying the groundwork for his future roles in business analysis.
Educational Background at Queens University Belfast
Steve Smyth studied at Queens University Belfast, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from 2010 to 2014. His education provided him with a solid foundation in business principles and management practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Expertise in Regulatory Reporting
In his current role, Steve Smyth is involved in the creation of specifications for high-priority regulatory reports, including MMSR and MIFID II. These reports require extensive mapping and logic, demonstrating his expertise in regulatory compliance. He has developed external reports specifically for tax reporting for ROI and UK legal entities, ensuring thorough testing to meet client requirements.