Russell Monahan
About Russell Monahan
Russell Monahan is a Senior Principal Strategic Research Analyst at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), where he has worked since 2010. He has extensive experience in financial data exchange and advanced data warehousing technologies, along with a background in programming and data analysis.
Work at FINRA
Russell Monahan has served as a Senior Principal Strategic Research Analyst at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2010. In this role, he focuses on strategic research initiatives, contributing to the organization's mission of ensuring market integrity and protecting investors. His work is based at 1 Liberty Plaza in New York, where he has accumulated over 14 years of experience in the financial regulatory environment.
Previous Experience at American Stock Exchange
Before joining FINRA, Russell Monahan worked at the American Stock Exchange for 22 years, holding the position of Managing Director from 1986 to 2008. His extensive tenure at the exchange provided him with deep insights into market operations and regulatory frameworks, which he later applied in his role at FINRA.
Education and Expertise
Russell Monahan studied Electrical Engineering at the New York Institute of Technology from 1982 to 1984. His educational background laid the foundation for his technical skills, which include advanced data warehousing technologies such as Netezza and Greenplum. He is also proficient in using Hyperion Interactive Reporting Web Client (Brio) for data analysis.
Technical Skills and Proficiencies
Monahan possesses strong programming skills, particularly in Visual Basic and Assembler Language. He has experience with legacy systems, including IBM 3270 and APL2, APLDI. His expertise in financial data exchange using FIXML standards further enhances his capabilities in the financial sector.