Conor M Donnelly
About Conor M Donnelly
Conor M Donnelly serves as the Head of Application Delivery – Finance and Risk Funding at AXIS Capital, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in finance systems and application delivery, having held various roles at AXIS Capital and Verifone over the years.
Current Role at AXIS Capital
Conor M Donnelly serves as the Head of Application Delivery – Finance and Risk Funding at AXIS Capital since 2016. In this role, he oversees the delivery of application solutions that support financial and risk funding operations. His responsibilities include managing the integration of various financial systems and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Donnelly utilizes a hybrid model of onshore, nearshore, and offshore structures to optimize service delivery and cost efficiency.
Previous Experience at AXIS Capital
Donnelly has held multiple positions at AXIS Capital, contributing to the organization from 2008 to 2016. He began as an Oracle R12 Functional Lead from 2008 to 2011, followed by roles as AVP Finance Systems from 2011 to 2014 and VP Finance Systems from 2014 to 2016. During his tenure, he managed the implementation of Oracle Financials R12 and Solvency II, and he led the integration of various financial systems. His work focused on optimizing financial processes and ensuring compliance with UK and Irish GAAP.
Experience at Verifone
Prior to his roles at AXIS Capital, Donnelly worked at Verifone from 2003 to 2008. He held various positions, including Financial Controller, Oracle Team Lead, and Financial Planning Analysis Manager. His responsibilities included managing financial reporting and analysis, as well as leading software revenue recognition initiatives. His experience at Verifone equipped him with a strong foundation in financial management and system integration.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Donnelly studied at Athlone Institute of Technology, where he achieved an Honours degree from 1995 to 1998. He also holds a professional qualification from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, achieving ACMA status. His educational background provides him with a solid understanding of financial principles and management practices, which he applies in his current role.
Key Projects and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Donnelly has led significant projects aimed at enhancing financial systems and processes. He initiated the transformation of Ceded Reinsurance systems to optimize operations and improve process automation. Additionally, he has been responsible for the design and development of integrations with third-party applications, including Blackrock investments and SAP Concur. His expertise spans strategic planning, regulatory governance, and performance improvement.