Adam Thornberry
About Adam Thornberry
Adam Thornberry is a Calypso Business Analyst at FD Technologies, where he has worked since 2019. He has lived and worked in Ireland, Canada, and South Africa, and has a background in Financial Mathematics from University College Dublin and The University of British Columbia.
Work at FD Technologies
Adam Thornberry has been employed at FD Technologies as a Calypso Business Analyst since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for supporting the Calypso trading system across Front, Middle, and Back Office operations. His responsibilities include managing Calypso enhancement projects utilizing JIRA, which helps streamline project tracking and implementation. Additionally, he focuses on Pricing and Risk Sensitivities, ensuring that the trading system operates effectively and meets the needs of the organization.
Education and Expertise
Adam Thornberry holds a Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics from University College Dublin, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He participated in an Exchange Program at The University of British Columbia in 2018, which lasted for 11 months. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in financial mathematics, which he applies in his current role at FD Technologies.
Background
Adam has lived and worked in three different countries across three continents: Ireland, Canada, and South Africa. His diverse experiences in various geographical locations contribute to his understanding of global financial markets and practices. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Crew Member at McDonald's in Waterford, Ireland, from 2015 to 2017.
Responsibilities and Skills
In his role as a Calypso Business Analyst, Adam Thornberry is responsible for supporting the Calypso trading system and managing various risk aspects. He handles Market Risk, Credit Risk, and Counterparty Credit Risk management. His work involves a range of financial instruments, including Fixed Income, Exchange Traded Products, Futures, Options, Derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, FX, and Equities. Additionally, he serves as an administrator for a custom Excel VBA live process used for Market Risk reporting.