Brian O'Connell has a Masters in Financial Services from University of Limerick with experience working in fund administration at Capita and regulatory reporting at Northern Trust. He has excellent communication, numeracy, and computer skills. Currently seeking new opportunities in finance with a focus on fund administration or financial services.

1. Brian O Connell
8 Barr Na Coille, Dingle, Co Kerry
Tel +353876374263
Email oconnellbrian15@gmail.com
 Highly numerate Masters in Financial Services graduate with experience of working in Fund
administration with Capita a FTSE 100 company.
 Excellent communication skills with proven ability to make decisions and show sound judgement
under pressurised work conditions as evidenced through working with Capita
Education
2016-2017 University ofLimerick: MSc in Financial Services (Expected grade-1.1/2.1)
Modules included: Derivative Markets,Global Finance and Capital Markets,
Corporate Governance and Financial Analysis, Wealth and Portfolio Management,
Financial Regulation, (Achieved the highest group project mark for Derivative
Markets)
2011-15 University oflimerick: Lawand accountancy
Modules included: Finance, Advanced Corporate Finance, Capital Taxation, Taxation
for Corporates,International Tax, Accounting and Auditing, Financial Accounting
and Reporting, Advanced Financial Reporting, Management Accounting, Corporate
Transparency and Business Ethics,
2010-11 Brookfield College
Leaving cert:475 points including
B1 in economics
B3 in Business
2004-2010 Pobalscoil Chorcha Dhuibhne
Leaving cert:420 points including
C2 in honours maths
Employment
10/2015-09/2016 Capita Life & Pensions: Fund Administration
 Accurate daily NAV calculations
 Ensuring box management of funds is carried out subject to prescribed guidelines
 Adherence to strict dealing and cash transfer deadlines
 Performing stock and cash reconciliation between our records and those of the fund
managers/custodians/banks
 Provision of monthly accounting information and performance statistics
01/2014-08/2014 Northern Trust Limerick: Regulatory reporting

2.  Assisted with central bank reporting while also assisting with the production team
based in Bangalore and liaison with fund accounting and financial reporting.
 While part of my placement as part of a group project we developed a SharePoint
website for the company to help with the integration of new employees. I was part of
the IT development team on this project.
Skills and achievements:
IT Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Rstudio and
PowerPoint and use of the internet for research purposes.
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills developed
through participation in meetings and writing of reports at both
Capita and Northern Trust.
Delivered a presentation of the SharePoint project I undertook
with fellow students at northern trust to the head of EMEA
northern trust and also the head of northern trust Ireland Toby
Glaysher and Clive Bellows
Languages I was brought up in the west Kerry Gaeltacht and I am a proud
fluent speaker of Irish
Interests:
I am very passionate about sport including GAA rugby golf and soccer. I am very involved
with my local GAA team playing with my senior team and also helping out with local
underage teams. This experience has allowed me to develop a fantastic ability to work as part
of a team from a very young age also developing skills such as leadership whenever I was
captain of a team or organisation when I was involved as a trainer of an underage team.
As well as sport I also have a passionate interest in both history and current affairs. Also I
enjoy keeping up to date with current trends in financial markets and economic issues.
Referees
Jennifer Waldron Mr. James Ryan
Fund Administration Manager Kemmy Business School
Montague house, Adelaide Road University of Limerick
Dublin 2 Tel: +353 61202976
Tel: +353 1 4765794 Email: James.Ryan@ul.ie
Email: Jennifer.Waldron@capita.ie