James Cresswell
About James Cresswell
James Cresswell is an Associate at PDT Partners, with a background in software engineering and finance. He has held various roles in the financial sector, including positions at Ally and LPL Financial, and has advanced academic qualifications in Computer Science and Mathematical Finance.
Work at PDT Partners
James Cresswell currently holds the position of Associate at PDT Partners, a role he has occupied since 2023. His work is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area, where he operates on-site. In this position, he applies his technical skills and project management abilities to contribute to the firm's objectives.
Previous Experience at Ally
Before joining PDT Partners, James Cresswell worked at Ally for a total of four years. He served as Principal Software Engineer in Capital Markets from 2021 to 2023 and as Senior Engineer in Equity Derivatives Trading from 2019 to 2021. Both roles were based in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he focused on developing solutions for financial markets.
Education and Expertise
James Cresswell has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Queens University of Charlotte between 2014 and 2016. He later studied at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he completed a Full Stack Certified Web Developer/Coding Program from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he pursued a Master’s Degree in Computer Science (MCIT) at the University of Pennsylvania from 2022 to 2024 and a Master’s Degree in Mathematical Finance with a Computational Finance Concentration from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte from 2020 to 2021.
Experience at LPL Financial
Prior to his tenure at Ally, James Cresswell worked as an Execution Trader at LPL Financial for one year from 2017 to 2018. This role was based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, where he gained experience in trading operations within the financial services sector.
Technical Skills and Contributions
James Cresswell possesses a strong ability to translate project objectives into clear solutions, which has benefited thousands of end-users and customers. His deep technical acumen has contributed to immediate bottom-line improvements in his professional roles, showcasing his capability in applying technology to solve complex problems.