Danske Bank Irish Branch (January 2020 to present)Responsible for scoping, planning, governance and delivery of multiple regulatory and business projects, reporting to Executive Steering and Country Manager. SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER Engaged with business, legal, risk and compliance functions at local and Group level. Tracked and reported progress to Senior Management on multiple workstreams.~ Regulatory projects – IBOR transitioning, PSD2 card SCA, EBA critical outsourcing~ Business projects – Outsourced cheque clearing activities, onboarded DSP as part of Government Banking Programme, managed several complex customer migrations

Directed the complete product life-cycle from design through governance to executive sign-off. Managed capital market products, services, and solutions safely, including Foreign Exchange and Fixed Interest Rates, while meeting defined customer requirements. Actively engaged with key stakeholders, offshore teams, and control units at group level. Carried out risk assessments of new products and customised product designs and documents to meet local business needs.A few key achievements in this tenure include:~ Established an effective strategy to create value for shareholders and customers while ensuring regulatory compliance in an agile environment.~ Achieved enhanced efficiencies by developing a fixed rate solution and platform having lower risks via front-line sales.~ Spearheaded projects/ delivered multiple regulatory work streams in line with EUB, UK ICB, MIFID II, PSD2.~ Re-structured the whole FX business to provide large financial benefits and improved international payments proposition under a new business operating model.

Recruited/supervised a high-performing sales team and developed talent to provide FX and deposits. Oversaw day to day running of the FX and Deposit businesses, providing all sales and services to customers in line with compliance and regulatory obligations. Led, trained, and educated 12 dealers for senior dealer roles. Set pricing policy, drove P&L, and built a top-class sales team. Forged strong relationships with team members and customers with a continuous aim to be setting the highest standards of service. Completed several projects according to Dodd Frank, MIFID, and EMIR obligations.A few key achievements in this tenure include:~ Began tenure as Chief Dealer and Head of FX Execution and E-commerce Sales; quickly promoted in recognition of outstanding leadership strengths.~ Proposed effective policies, systems, and processes to ensure strong governance framework covering conduct, controls, and regulatory compliance.~ Realised major revenue and delivered excellent service to key stakeholders and customers.~ Led integration of Ulster Bank and RBS systems into transformation of the business model.~ Industrialised the FX business and moved ~50% onto e-commerce platforms.

Seat holder on Finex, Proprietary Trading in Futures market in FX & commodities.

Senior Dealer on Spot desk and later the Proprietary Trading Desk. Originally part of the Corporate FX sales Desk.