# DATUM FIRST LTD

Datum First is a London-based data consulting firm specialising in advanced analytics, data engineering, and bespoke technology solutions for financial services organisations. They combine strategic consulting with hands-on implementation across the full data lifecycle.

The firm serves financial institutions requiring sophisticated data transformation—particularly those managing complex derivatives, regulatory reporting, and quantitative analytics. Their client base includes major financial services players who rely on them for mission-critical data infrastructure and governance.

What distinguishes Datum First is their dual capability: they operate as both consultants and product developers. Beyond advisory work, they've built proprietary applications (ValGate, DeriVS, PRIMA) that automate OTC derivative processing, price validation, and regulatory dissemination. This means they understand implementation challenges from first principles rather than theory.

Their track record demonstrates substance—125 delivered projects, 50,000 code libraries developed, and 60 data experts on staff. They've completed major transformations in general ledger systems, market and credit risk frameworks, and regulatory reporting infrastructure. Rather than generic consulting, they tackle domain-specific challenges like OTC derivatives valuation and quantitative analytics modernisation.

The company operates across London and Dublin, positioning themselves as a European alternative to larger global consultancies, with the agility to move quickly and the specialisation to handle intricate financial data problems that generalists struggle with.