Nicholas Dolan
Treasury and Trading Platform Lead @Johnson Matthey
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WORK HISTORY
Treasury and Trading Platform Lead @Johnson Matthey
Royston, GB
At Johnson Matthey this year, I have led the Treasury IT2 (SimCorp/ION) and Metals Trading Endur (Openlink/ION) platforms, driving stability, simplification, and continuous improvement. My focus has been on supporting restructuring models, stabilising core systems, and shaping future roadmaps in close collaboration with business stakeholders.By building strong rapport across the organisation, I’ve helped accelerate delivery velocity and embed a culture of ongoing enhancement for both platforms. This has meant not only ensuring operational resilience but also aligning technology strategy with business priorities to enable long-term growth and efficiency.Key highlights include:Leadership of Treasury and Metals Trading platforms (IT2 and Endur)Simplification and stabilisation of systems to support restructuring initiativesPartnering with business stakeholders to co-create future roadmapsDriving continuous improvement and increasing delivery velocity
EDUCATION
University of Gloucestershire
Advance Diploma in Computer studies, Computer Technology & Programming Languages
University of Gloucestershire
Higher National Diploma, Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Downside School
Maths, Biology & Chemistry, A Level & O levels
ABOUT NICHOLAS DOLAN
With over 30 years in software, capital markets, derivatives, and risk management technology, I have built a career at the intersection of financial systems and business transformation. Based in London, I have witnessed the evolution of high‑end trading and derivative platforms and have consistently helped institutions stabilise, simplify, and innovate their technology ecosystems.For 20 years, I have specialised as an SME on the Calypso platform, holding roles from Developer and Business Analyst to Architect, Program Manager, and Director of Professional Services. Before that, I spent a decade in the Prime Brokerage and Hedge Fund space, working across ISDA confirmations, workflow automation, and Java development.I have led Professional Services operations across various regions, including Calypso Technologies (London, Africa, and the Nordics), Traiana (EMEA/US), and Scrittura EMIR, delivering Capital Markets Trading & Prime Brokerage technical solutions, ISDA workflow systems, and document generation platforms for capital markets derivatives. My earlier career highlights include: Designing and implementing the EBRD Dealing Room Technology in London Establishing middle office business and technology teams for financial institutions Managing leading‑edge trading and risk management systems Serving as Assistant Head of the Global Derivatives Technology Group at Mitsubishi FinanceToday, I lead transformation initiatives to drive stability, simplification, and continuous improvement across Treasury, Metals Trading Endur, and Calypso platforms. I partner closely with stakeholders to co‑create future roadmaps, accelerate delivery velocity, and align technology strategy with business priorities.Beyond my professional life, I am an avid motorcycle and off-road adventure rider, and I enjoy family life with my wife, Michelle, and our two sons, Luke and Oscar.Specialties: Financial Systems & Architecture (Treasury, Capital Markets, Derivatives, Risk Management) Technology Transformation & Continuous Improvement Business–Technology Enablement & Stakeholder Partnership Professional Services Leadership & Global Delivery Innovation, Clear Thinking, and an Effective Bridge Across Financial & IT Disciplines
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