Bahram Farahmand
About Bahram Farahmand
Bahram Farahmand is an AML/KYC Analyst currently working at First Derivatives in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He has a background in Mathematics with Finance from Queen's University Belfast and has experience in client-facing projects with major financial companies.
Work at First Derivatives
Bahram Farahmand has been employed at First Derivatives as an AML/KYC Analyst since 2021. His role involves ensuring compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations. He has contributed to various client-facing projects, working closely with major financial institutions. His expertise in AML/KYC policy and process is a key asset in his current position.
Experience at PwC
Bahram Farahmand has held multiple positions at PwC in Belfast. He worked as an Associate in 2018 for one month, and later served as Associate 2 from 2020 to 2021 for one year. His responsibilities included supporting compliance initiatives and engaging with clients in the financial sector. His tenure at PwC has provided him with valuable experience in the financial services industry.
Educational Background
Bahram Farahmand studied at Queen's University Belfast, where he earned a BSc(Hons) in Mathematics with Finance from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he attended Belfast High School, achieving A-Levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and Physics from 2007 to 2014. His academic background has equipped him with analytical skills relevant to his career in finance.
Previous Role as Financial Engineer
Before his current roles, Bahram Farahmand worked at First Derivatives as a Financial Engineer from 2016 to 2017 in Newry. In this position, he applied his mathematical and financial knowledge to develop solutions for clients in the financial sector. This experience laid the groundwork for his subsequent focus on AML/KYC compliance.
Skills and Interests
Bahram Farahmand possesses a strong skill set in AML/KYC policy and process, along with proficiency in Microsoft applications and XML. Outside of his professional life, he enjoys participating in various activities such as football, gym workouts, cinema trips, and work social events, reflecting a balanced approach to work and leisure.