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FinrayChief Executive Officer, Finray Europe
Aug. 2023Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
HSP GroupCo-Founder | Vice President, Product
Jan. 2021 - Jun. 2023Dublin, County Dublin, IrelandOversaw HSP Group's digital products, technology and associated operations; leading the vision, strategy, design, build, and implementation processes. - Secured quarterly Board approval to drive the establishment of platform within 90 days leveraging low-code/no-code cloud-native environment. - Secured $14m funding from new investors during a technology downturn by presenting a robust product strategy.
- Executed 9-month strategy path to build four applications, quadrupling team, and collaborating with three vendors for successful delivery.
- Contributed, as part of the executive team, to scaling the business to 100 people within a 2-year timeframe.
- Led successful Series B capital raise of USD 14 million, navigating 25 hours of due diligence amidst a challenging tech downturn.
- Engineered and launched a customer platform within a record-breaking 90-day timeframe.
- Developing four applications using no-code/low-code platforms within a 12-month timeframe.
TMF GroupChief Technology Officer | Chief Operating Officer | Director, Client Services
Aug. 2016 - Jan. 2021Dublin, IrelandLed TMF Group's global "Outside In" digital strategy, encompassing enterprise architecture and data services, and ensuring alignment and integration with the "Inside Out" strategy. Spearheaded development of a new multi-million-dollar global platform for clients from inception to completion. Incorporated Artificial Intelligence and Conversational Search chatbots, enhancing user experience and improving efficiency in customer interactions. Executed strategic direction change for global products and services across 85 countries, 125 offices, and 8,000 employees. Redesigned global operating model for service line. Transformed financial reporting to be service line-driven instead of geography-focused. - Revamped data strategy and developed commercial data services to drive growth.
- Procured and negotiated the entire technology stack, ensuring cost-effective solutions and optimal performance for the organisation.
- Directed and managed client service, operational delivery, and technology teams across multiple jurisdictions globally.
- Pioneered the development of the first global platform for a company with over USD 600 million in revenue.
- Executed a global application strategy to optimise and align the use of applications across the organisation.
- Implemented CRM and ERM systems for enhanced customer and employee management.
- Drove rapid expansion of local organisations, scaling from 30 to over 200 members within a span of 2 years.
- Managed TMF UK, Ireland, and Channel Islands operations, delivering management and accounting services to corporates and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) engaged in securitisations and asset finance transactions
- Empowered commercial clients by ensuring compliance with accounting and corporate secretarial obligations and delivering tailored solutions for robust global legal entity governance.
The Citco Group LimitedDirector, Global Strategy & Development | Global Tactical COO | Head of European Risk & Valuation
Jan. 2007 - Jul. 2016Dublin, IrelandDirected the Global Strategy and Development group for shared services, spearheading transition, pipeline management, finance, reporting, business continuity planning, and regulatory compliance. Led project execution team in transforming a shared services model into centres of excellence. Acted as the representative of the shared services organisation to external stakeholders. Managed and executed the business intelligence/data science program, including master data management, analytics, and visualisation/reporting. Championed the design, implementation, and support of tools and products to empower the project planning and execution of Citco's IT and Business project portfolio. Focused on improving profitability, identifying efficiencies, and driving operational change. - Developed a comprehensive 5-year strategic project plan for migrating operations to low-cost offshore locations.
- Established a startup within a large multinational corporation, focusing on European Risk and Valuation functions.
- Pioneered a European Risk and Valuation startup within a multinational corporation.
- Developed strategic project plans and product roadmaps, integrating the budget-setting process for effective planning and execution.
- Steered establishment of European Risk and Valuation (R&V) division of Citco Fund Services with clients’ assets under management of circa $100bn.
Morgan StanleyAdditional Experience
Jun. 1997 - Jan. 2007London, United KingdomVice President, Regulatory Controllers, Morgan Stanley, London
Vice President, Head of Global Government Debt Product Controllers, New York
Senior Manager, Head of European Government Debt Product Controller, Morgan Stanley, London
Manager, Controllers Product Development, Morgan Stanley, Tokyo | Hong Kong
Associate, Equity OPALS Product Controller, Morgan Stanley, London
Analyst, Global Custody Product Controller, Morgan Stanley, London
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