Leon Chernack
About Leon Chernack
Leon Chernack is an FX Application Support Analyst with over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector. He has worked for notable institutions including UBS, RBS, Deutsche Bank, and Thomson Reuters, and aims to transition into project management roles within IT support.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Leon Chernack has been employed at Thomson Reuters as an FX Application Support Analyst since 2012. In this role, he is responsible for providing support for the FXAll platform, which is essential for facilitating FX trading services for institutional clients. His extensive experience in the field allows him to effectively address technical issues and ensure smooth operation of the applications used in foreign exchange trading.
Previous Experience in Financial Institutions
Prior to his current position, Leon Chernack held various roles in prominent financial institutions. He worked at Deutsche Bank as a Support Analyst in Global Prime Finance from 2010 to 2012. Before that, he served as an Anvil Support Consultant at RBS Markets & International Banking from 2008 to 2010. His career began at UBS Investment Bank, where he was an Application Support Analyst for Equities Order Management from 2004 to 2006. He also worked at ABN AMRO as an Arts Support Consultant from 2006 to 2008.
Education and Expertise
Leon Chernack earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Scientific Computing and Information Technology from London South Bank University, where he studied from 1991 to 1992. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biochemistry and Microbiology from Royal Holloway, University of London, completed from 1986 to 1989. His educational background supports his strong expertise in IT and application support within the financial sector.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Leon has developed a Perl script to connect to an Oracle database, which automates the emailing of daily reconciliation reports. He possesses a strong background in Unix Systems Administration, which enhances his ability to support complex technology infrastructures. His technical skills are crucial for managing and maintaining the FXAll platform effectively.
Career Goals in Project Management
Leon Chernack aims to transition into more Project Management roles within the IT Support field. This career goal reflects his desire to expand his responsibilities and leverage his extensive experience in application support to manage projects that enhance technology services in the financial sector.