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Email: dancollinsuk@hotmail.com
Phone: +44(0)7736042409
LinkedIn: Profile

Executive Summary

Throughout my career, I’ve honed the ability to see beyond initial requests and assess business risks and focus upon revenue potential. Collaborating closely with traders, bankers, and risk managers, I’ve tackled complex challenges head-on. My track record includes efficiently building data infrastructure, empowering businesses to achieve more than previously thought possible. My expertise lies in driving results by harmonizing business objectives and technical capabilities. I’m committed to delivering value that benefits both short-term goals and long-term success.

  • Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Python, SQL, AWS, and C#, I bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions.
  • Effective Communication: I excel at conveying technical aspects to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strategic Problem-Solving: My approach prioritizes revenue generation while maintaining a strategic focus.
  • Adaptability in Revenue Generation: I rapidly acquire domain-specific knowledge to propose valuable long-term solutions.
  • Organizational Skills: As a proud father of twins, I’ve fine-tuned my organizational abilities.

Technical Skills

SQL, Machine Learning, AWS, C#, Python, Angular, Factset, Tableau, Qlik, Reuters and Bloomberg, OO classes and COM+, Business Objects, OLAP, COGNOS/Crystal, development life cycle including initiation, definition, design, release and evaluation, Oracle 8i, VB(A), TOAD, ASP, Excel, Database, Archibus management, ActiveX, DAO, Access, Lotus Notes, IIS

Work Experience

Barclays

Quant Business Delivery / Quant Infrastructure Delivery
Aug 2009 – Present

Banking – Analytics Business Delivery (May 2023 – Present)

  • Shareholder Analysis using data from Factset for SWOT analysis.
  • Enabled the Debt Management Office (DMO) area to make £2.5m/year.
  • Built and deployed React UI + Flask backend with a suggestion engine on AWS.

Quant - Prime Equity and Fixed Income

  • Used machine learning to improve PnL by £2m.
  • Directed team prioritisation/reporting for £220B Synthetic & Cash PB.
  • Revamped data architecture platform, growing user base from 0 to 210 (senior management).
  • Built components for Single Stock Desk, contributing £5m to P&L.
  • Identified £Billions shortfall in Nostro affecting LCR Liquidity — saved £15m.
  • Enabled margin calls during high volatility by monitoring positions.

Non-Core – RWA Reduction Program

  • Handled complex fixed income portfolios: Swaps, Options, Loans.
  • Engaged in TAD restructuring, interest rate swaps, and derivative restructuring.

Team Lead Developer / Business Analyst (Hong Kong)

Market Risk / Equity Derivatives / Prime IT

  • Built regulatory reporting tools on large data sets.
  • Created tick data app in C# using C-Screen OTC equity derivatives API.
  • Built XML-based apps for inter-application comms.
  • Developed Warrants tool uploading to HK Exchange.
  • Developed dividend mgmt in VolSwaps using bootstrapping.
  • Built pricing spreadsheets for vol surfaces and option strategies.
  • Extracted real-time volatility data from Reuters.
  • Performed interpolation and re-bucketing for Gamma/Vega grids.
  • Reduced process time from ½ day to 30 minutes.

Professional History

  • 2014 – Present: Barclays Capital
  • 2013 – 2014: Live Drive (Startup)
  • 2009 – 2013: Barclays Capital UK & HK
  • 2004 – 2009: Independent Contractor (Finance)
  • 2003 – 2004: Independent Contractor (Non-Finance)
  • 2002 – 2003: Kinross and Render – Marketing Manager / CRM Developer
  • 2008 – 2009: Sabbatical (see interests)

Independent Contractor – Finance (2004 – 2008)

  • Merrill Lynch: Developer/BA – Front Office Equities (2 years)
  • GFI Group: Pricing Analyst (6 months)
  • Prudential: Developer (6 months)
  • RBS: Developer (2 years)
  • Marks & Spencer: Data Analyst (6 months)

Key Projects:

  • Built GUIs/reports for stakeholders, including Board level.
  • Developed tools for DMA/DSA trading and reconciliation.
  • Freight desk swap pricing; published Sukuk bonds.
  • Led survey on continuous improvement.
  • Delivered end-user training.

Independent Contractor – Non-Finance (2003 – 2004)

  • Marks & Spencer: Data Analyst (6 months)
  • Perfectly Happy People: (6 months)
  • Thales IS Financial: (1 year)

Key Projects:

  • Interfaced with suppliers and external orgs.
  • Rolled out CI analysis tools; doubled sales via integration.
  • Led recruitment agency coordination.
  • Worked directly with CEO on GAP Analysis.

K&R – Database Dev / Marketing Consultant (2002 – 2003)

  • Automated Word data extraction
  • Created intranet + email bulletin
  • Developed Access/SQL-based systems
  • Managed CRM accounts and time tracking

Education

  • Swansea Business School (1998 – 2002)
    BA (Hons) Business Studies
  • Worcester Sixth Form (1995 – 1997)
    A-Levels: Physics, Computer Science, Business Studies, GCSE Drama
  • Droitwich High School (1992 – 1995)
    8 GCSEs including English, Maths, and French

Interests

Sabbatical: London to Sydney overland (Mar 2008 – Apr 2009)

  • Travelled through Europe, Middle East, Asia & Australia (500km flown)
  • Learned: project mgmt, disaster recovery (Pakistan), cross-cultural comms

Charity:

  • Cycled Land’s End to John O’Groats – raised £3000 for Raleigh (Africa 2001D)
  • Ran London Marathon (3h55) – raised £2500+

Hobbies: Climbing, running, house renovation