MENEL DIMASSI
New York,NY
Summary
Finance technology professional with 10+ years of experience building developer-friendly tools and data-driven solutions. Skilled at translating complex user needs into technical requirements and implementing efficient systems that improve operations.
My expertise spans SQL, Python, and API integrations, having reduced operational workload by 20% while managing $40B+ in assets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4040
4040
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Platform Solutions Specialist
Brevan Howard
03.2023 - Current
- Led cross-functional projects to identify user pain points and implement technical solutions using SQL and VBA
- Gathered user requirements through regular stakeholder interviews, translating complex financial needs into practical developer solutions
- Developed API-based solutions to automate trade reconciliation across multiple asset classes, reducing manual workload by 25%
- Created comprehensive documentation for internal tools, improving adoption rates and user satisfaction
- Analyzed usage data to identify patterns and opportunities for platform improvements
Technical Product Specialist
Tudor Investment Corporation
07.2020 - 12.2022
- Spearheaded development of internal API integrations to streamline trading operations across multiple asset classes, supporting $40B+ in assets
- Conducted user research with traders and portfolio managers to identify pain points and design improved platform solutions
- Led SQL and VBA development initiatives that reduced manual processes by 20%
- Created product specifications and documentation for trading tools, ensuring clear communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Analyzed platform usage metrics to identify opportunities for feature enhancement
Product Analytics Specialist
Morgan Stanley
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with Private Bankers to gather requirements and develop VBA-based analytical tools that improved client reporting
- Managed product feedback cycle by monitoring user requests, prioritizing feature enhancements, and coordinating implementation
- Analyzed business performance metrics against industry benchmarks to identify areas for platform improvement
- Served as liaison between technical teams and business users, effectively translating complex requirements
- Designed and implemented process improvements that enhanced user experience
Product Development Specialist
Edmond De Rothschild
12.2015 - 03.2019
- Designed and implemented user-centered financial tools using VBA that improved data accessibility for non-technical stakeholders
- Led API integration initiatives between trading systems and reporting platforms, reducing manual data transfer by 30%
- Conducted regular user feedback sessions to identify pain points and prioritize platform enhancements
- Created technical specifications for automated verification systems, ensuring accurate execution of financial transactions
- Developed interactive dashboards that visualized complex data, enabling easier decision-making for business users
Platform Solutions Analyst - Treasury Desk
Barclays
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Conducted user research to identify pain points in money management and FX trading platforms, resulting in targeted improvements to high-priority features
- Collaborated with engineering and product teams to implement API-based solutions that automated repetitive trading tasks
- Created comprehensive technical documentation and user guides, improving platform adoption and reducing support requests by 25%
- Analyzed competitor platforms to identify best practices and unique differentiators, contributing to product strategy decisions
- Gathered and synthesized user feedback into actionable product requirements that informed the platform roadmap
Education
Master of Science - Finance: Hedge Funds & Private Equity
International University of Monaco
Monaco06-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
International University of Monaco
Monaco06-2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Study Exchange)
University of Miami
Miami, FL 05.2001 - 01.2011
Skills
Product Development: User Research, Requirements Gathering, Product Roadmapping, Feature Prioritization
Technical: SQL, Python, VBA, API Architecture, Data Analytics, Machine Learning Fundamentals
Business: Financial Markets, Trading Systems, Wealth Management Platforms, Product Strategy
Soft Skills: Cross-functional Collaboration, Technical Communication, Stakeholder Management
Certification
Data Science: Machine Learning | Harvard University 4/2025
Languages
- Arabic, French, Russian & Ukrainian: Native
- English: Fluent
Timeline
Platform Solutions Specialist
Brevan Howard
03.2023 - Current
Technical Product Specialist
Tudor Investment Corporation
07.2020 - 12.2022
Product Analytics Specialist
Morgan Stanley
05.2019 - 08.2020
Product Development Specialist
Edmond De Rothschild
12.2015 - 03.2019
Platform Solutions Analyst - Treasury Desk
Barclays
04.2013 - 04.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Study Exchange)
University of Miami
05.2001 - 01.2011
Master of Science - Finance: Hedge Funds & Private Equity
International University of Monaco
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
International University of Monaco