Barry Isaacson
About Barry Isaacson
Barry Isaacson serves as a Murex Project Manager at First Derivatives, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in Murex systems, having held various roles in leading financial institutions and successfully managed significant transformation projects.
Work at FD Technologies
Barry Isaacson has been working at First Derivatives as a Murex Project Manager since 2021. In this role, he oversees Murex-related projects and initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial technology sector. His responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of Murex solutions.
Previous Experience in Murex
Before joining First Derivatives, Barry Isaacson held several positions related to Murex. He worked as a Murex Subject Matter Expert (SME) at MUFG for 11 months in London and at Synechron for one year. Additionally, he served as a Senior Murex Support and Development Analyst at Standard Bank Group for four years, where he gained significant expertise in Murex systems.
Leadership in Murex Projects
Barry Isaacson has led significant Murex transformation projects throughout his career. He served as the Programme Lead for a large Murex transformation project at a German Bank, where he directed IT delivery and managed project resources. He also managed a team of 60 consultants on a Murex binary upgrade project at a Swiss Investment Bank, overseeing critical testing and automation processes.
Education and Certifications
Barry Isaacson studied at the University of Sunderland, where he earned a BA(Hons) degree with a 2:1 classification from 1991 to 1995. He is also a certified Murex Reporting Trainer, having trained over 120 consultants in the official Murex Reporting 3-day training course, demonstrating his commitment to professional development in the Murex domain.
Expertise in Financial Technology
Barry Isaacson is recognized as an expert in various aspects of Murex, including Murex Binary upgrades, Datamart, and reporting processes. His knowledge encompasses Mreports, Actuate, and Datamart extractions. He has demonstrated strong people management skills, maintaining a low attrition rate across his teams, which reflects his effective leadership and career management capabilities.