Duncan Balmer currently serves as the Team Leader for Back Office Software Development at Susquehanna International Group, where he leverages his extensive expertise in financial systems and software architecture to drive innovation and efficiency in trading operations. With a robust background in Oracle SQL and...
Duncan Balmer currently serves as the Team Leader for Back Office Software Development at Susquehanna International Group, where he leverages his extensive expertise in financial systems and software architecture to drive innovation and efficiency in trading operations. With a robust background in Oracle SQL and PL/SQL architecture, Duncan plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining critical systems that support the firm’s trading, risk management, and financial analysis functions. His leadership in key projects focuses on enhancing the integration of back office processes with mid office and front office trading systems, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy in trade execution and reporting.
Duncan's proficiency in real-time multithreaded code and messaging systems is instrumental in optimizing the performance of exchange trading systems, which are essential for managing derivatives, options, and futures transactions. His technical acumen extends to disaster recovery and business continuity planning, where he designs resilient architectures that safeguard against potential disruptions in trading operations. By employing object-oriented techniques and adhering to software standards and quality, Duncan ensures that the software solutions developed by his team are not only maintainable but also scalable to meet the evolving demands of the financial markets.
In addition to his technical skills, Duncan is adept at conducting thorough technical business analyses, which enable him to translate complex requirements into actionable system designs. His expertise in OLAP and business intelligence architecture further enhances the firm's ability to derive insights from financial data, supporting strategic decision-making in risk exposure and equity valuations. Through his leadership and innovative approach, Duncan Balmer continues to make significant contributions to the success of Susquehanna International Group in the competitive landscape of finance and trading.
