Cathal Oconnor

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About Cathal Oconnor

Portfolio Analyst based in London with previous experience in capital markets and structured products. Detail-oriented professional with hands-on experience in conducting industry-specific analyses and developing financial models. Possess comprehensive knowledge of fixed income, equity, credit, and performance analysis. Success in contributing to accurate and prompt business decision making by analysing trade data, watching volumes, and running reports to present to upper management. Experience in calculating minimum transfer amounts between banks and counterparties by creating a financial model based on the client’s characteristics, including size, product, and volume. Adept at conducting financial and equity valuation analysis and translating analyses into actionable investment opinions for clients. Proficient in wealth management, capital markets analysis, performance reporting, and risk management, as well as having experience in using SQL, VBA and Python in financial analysis. CFA Institute member having passed the first exam in 2019 scoring in the 90th percentile, the second in 2021 also scoring in the 90th percentile and the third exam also in 2021. I have earned a distinction in the diploma for Python Programming from the Institute of Business and Technology in Dublin. Master of Science in Asset Management graduate finishing with a first class honours. I can speak conversational Italian and take classes with the aim to achieve fluency. I'm also a keen sportsman, I'm an active member of Sean Treacy's hurling club in London, as well as having completed multiple marathons and half marathons.