By Business & Finance 
Irish-founded First Derivative brought senior financial leaders together at the New York Stock Exchange. The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping global finance. The event also highlighted Ireland’s growing influence at the heart of the world’s financial system.
It’s not every day that Irish innovation takes centre stage at the world’s most famous financial hub. Yet that’s exactly what happened when First Derivative, an EPAM Company, brought its trademark blend of technology, insight, and ambition to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for a special morning of discussion on the future of artificial intelligence in global finance.
The event, hosted in the NYSE’s historic Hamilton Room, gathered more than fifty senior leaders from across the financial services sector. Over breakfast, attendees explored how AI is reshaping decision-making, risk management, and customer experience — and what it takes to turn emerging technology into measurable business value.
The conversation was led by Nir Kaldero, EPAM’s Chief Data, Analytics & AI Officer, alongside Julia Bardmesser and Dr Sherry Marcus, two recognised experts at the intersection of data science and enterprise transformation. The discussion struck a chord with FD’s own story — a company that has long been at the forefront of applying data and real-time analytics to solve complex challenges in global markets.
As an EPAM company, First Derivative sits within a global network of over 60,000 technologists and innovators, combining the agility and ambition of its Irish roots with the scale and reach of one of the world’s most respected digital engineering firms. This partnership strengthens FD’s ability to deliver advanced data, AI, and analytics solutions to some of the most influential institutions in financial services.
For First Derivative, the event was more than an opportunity to share ideas. It was a moment to highlight how Irish talent and ingenuity are helping to define the next chapter of global finance. After the panel, guests were given a behind-the-scenes tour of the NYSE — from its storied chambers to the legendary trading floor where the opening bell rings each morning. It was a fitting reminder of how innovation and tradition coexist in the world’s financial epicentre. For FD, it also carried a sense of pride: the company’s engineers played a pivotal role in designing the NYSE Hybrid Market system, launched in 2006 — a pioneering fusion of human expertise and digital technology that remains a milestone in modern trading infrastructure.
Today, that same forward-thinking mindset continues to drive First Derivative’s growth. Founded in Ireland and now operating across the world’s leading financial hubs, FD’s success story reflects the broader narrative of Ireland itself — a small country with a global impact, defined by curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.
As the financial world evolves at unprecedented speed, FD remains a proud example of Irish innovation in motion — connecting people, data, and technology to power smarter decisions across global markets. From Ireland to Wall Street and beyond, the company embodies what Ireland Inc does best: turning bold ideas into lasting impact.
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