Ryan Firmender

Ryan Firmender has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Ryan started their career as a Sales Intern at Thomson Reuters in 2011. Ryan then joined the Business Graduate Program at Thomson Reuters, where they worked in various roles such as Client Specialist for Fixed Income, Client Specialist, and Business Development Specialist for Partnerships & Alliances. In these positions, they focused on customer support, sales, and business development, collaborating with different teams to achieve sales objectives.

In 2013, Ryan left Thomson Reuters and joined Refinitiv as a Global Business Manager. In this role, they led global operations, implemented strategies, and enabled programs for four major Tier-1 accounts across multiple countries, resulting in revenue growth and improved relationships. After working at Refinitiv for two years, Ryan returned to Thomson Reuters, where they held positions as Partner Program Manager, Global Project Manager, and Senior Program Manager. These roles involved driving revenue, strategy, and operational efficiency, as well as managing partnerships and leading collaborative efforts.

Most recently, Ryan joined Curinos in 2021 as a Sales Strategy & Operations Manager, where they are responsible for managing sales strategies and operations.

Overall, Ryan's work experience demonstrates their expertise in sales strategy, operational leadership, program management, and business development within the financial industry.

Ryan Firmender earned a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Villanova University, where they graduated in 2012. In addition to their degree, they obtained several certifications related to finance and investment. In April 2014, they obtained the Claritas Investment Certificate from the CFA Institute. Prior to that, in July 2013, they gained a certification in Fixed Income Markets from Thomson Reuters. In the same year, in April, they also received a certification in Financial Markets, also from Thomson Reuters.