Ernest Daraska, Frm
About Ernest Daraska, Frm
Ernest Daraska is a Senior Quant Developer with extensive experience in finance and technology. He has held various roles in companies such as SEB Lietuvoje, FDM Group, and HSBC, and has a strong academic background in Computer Science and Business Administration.
Work at Riskcare
Ernest Daraska has been employed at Riskcare as a Senior Quant Developer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on quantitative analysis and development, contributing to the company's risk management solutions. His expertise in quantitative finance supports Riskcare's mission to provide advanced analytics and risk assessment tools to clients.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Prior to his current position, Ernest Daraska held various roles in the financial services sector. He worked at SEB Lietuvoje as an FX & Derivatives Sales Trader from 2004 to 2007 and later served as a Structured Products Sales Manager from 2007 to 2009. He also worked as a Life Insurance Regional Manager at SEB Lietuvoje for one year in 2009. His experience includes trading and sales across multiple financial instruments.
Career in Data Science and Compliance
Ernest Daraska transitioned into data science and compliance roles during his career. He worked at HSBC as a Data Scientist for eight months in 2021. Additionally, he was part of FDM Group from 2016 to 2019, where he served in Risk, Regulation & Compliance Service Delivery and later as Product Owner for Data Science & Data Engineering. His work in these areas emphasizes his analytical skills and understanding of regulatory frameworks.
Educational Background
Ernest Daraska has a strong educational foundation in computer science and business. He earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science from Vilnius University, completing his studies from 1997 to 2001. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science from 2001 to 2003. Additionally, he achieved a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from EDHEC Business School in 2015.
Experience in Trading and Execution
In addition to his roles in sales and compliance, Ernest Daraska has significant experience in trading and execution. He worked at Finasta as an Equities and Fixed Income Execution Trader from 2010 to 2012 and later served as Manager of Trade Execution from 2012 to 2014. His background in trading enhances his quantitative analysis capabilities within the financial sector.