About Me

Key Objectives and Skills:

I am a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a solid background in data analysis, business intelligence, compliance, and accounting. With a proven track record in using data-driven strategies to drive decision-making and improve processes, I am passionate about advancing my career in data / business analysis. My goal is to bring significant value to organizations by uncovering actionable insights from complex datasets, fostering operational efficiency, and driving innovation through data-centric solutions.


In my latest role as Lead Analyst in the Market Regulation department at Intercontinental Exchange, I utilized advanced data analytics technologies to monitor compliance, enhance data quality, and streamline operations. These experiences have reinforced my passion for leveraging data to solve business challenges and improve processes.


Holding an MSc in Business Intelligence and Analytics (Computer Science), I am equipped with a
strong academic foundation in data analysis, visualization, and interpretation. I am confident in my ability to contribute effectively to organizations prioritizing data-driven decision-making, and I am eager to expand my analytical expertise in dynamic, data-rich environments.


Education:

University of Westminster - 2019

  • MSc Business Intelligence and Analytics (2:1)
  • Thesis: Regulatory Reporting Process Database (DRR)

BPP University College (City Campus) – 2011 to 2014

  • BSc Professional Accounting (2:1)

Employment History:

Senior Analyst, Reporting Operations Jan ’18 – Oct '24

  • Usage of SQL/VBA/XML/Tableau/Snowflake to manage data and extract insight from the data flow.
  • Analyze large datasets to identify trends and potential areas of concern.
  • Participate in the development/testing and enhancement of monitoring tools and systems.
  • Produce daily, weekly and monthly reports: e.g. Open Interest, Brent Index, contract expiration activities, weekly Commitment of Traders reports etc.
  • Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements, including those set by the Commodity
  • Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and other global regulatory bodies.
  • Stay updated on changes in regulations and implement necessary adjustments to compliance
  • strategies.
  • Prepare detailed reports on investigation/monitoring findings and recommend corrective actions.
  • Work closely with internal teams, including Legal, Compliance, IT, and Market Operations, to ensure a reliable approach to market regulation.
  • Participate in the development/testing and enhancement of monitoring tools and systems.
  • Issue routine enquiry correspondence and otherwise assist with Exchange investigations in relation to suspected instances of rule breaches.
  • Review of trading activity preceding contract expirations, ensuring Members are adhering to IFEU expiry and delivery limits.
  • Provide customer service, responding to member/market participant enquiries.

Citi - Regulatory Reporting Analyst 

July ’14 – Present

  • I am responsible for analysis, project management and implementation of regulations across Commodities within EMEA.
  • I interact with regulatory reform, legal, compliance and the business to ensure implementation of new rules across the asset class specific systems. 
  • I run daily reconciliations and report break statistics to senior management
  • I respond to regulation-based client requests
  • I research current regulations and act as an information point for Middle Office.
  • I conduct testing in UAT environments for regulatory reform projects.
  • I work with the line managers to design and implement appropriate controls that are consistent with cross asset approaches

Johnson & Johnson Hellas Consumer - Finance Intern/ Invoice Administrator - Athens, Greece

June ’13 – July ‘13

  • Supporting senior accountants on their day-to-day activities by reconciling past invoices.
  • Maintaining an internal database to keep track of all received customer invoices. Scanning customer invoices received for all the markets and give proper continuity to the invoice workflow as requested by the various departments.

White Knight Traders (Hedge Fund), Internship – London, England, 

June ‘12 to August '12

Working together with the senior portfolio managers, I have been involved in:

  • Analyzing historical data for various futures markets e.g. Energy, Equities, Bond futures, Foreign Exchange in order to identify trading opportunities.
  • Analyzing historical data for various exchange traded funds (ETFs) and shares in NYSE.
  • Created Excel spreadsheets with VBA macros which enable the processing of data downloaded from various sources. Made the data handling more efficient and organized.

EDF Trading, Internship - London, England

August ‘10 & August ‘11

  • Shadowing/Assisting Junior Traders
  • Analyzing historical data for energy related commodities markets in order to become familiar with the traders’ daily routine.
  • Gained an insight of the financial markets and the world of commodities trading for oil, coal, natural gas and electricity. 

Personality:

  • Hardworking, diligent, trustworthy, prompt, pays attention to detail, good organizing skills, professional communication and verbal skills, and a committed team player.

Computer skills:

  • Microsoft Office: Excel, VBA Macros Programming, Python, R, Tableau.
  • TradeStation 2000, TradeScript, Interactive Brokers Trader Workstation.

Interests/Activities:

Some of my posts at the Accountant Magazine:

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