Fintan Mullarkey
About Fintan Mullarkey
Fintan Mullarkey serves as the Head of Finance for Europe at AXIS Capital, a position he has held since 2012. He has extensive experience in finance, having previously worked as European CFO and contributed to various significant projects within the company.
Work at AXIS Capital
Fintan Mullarkey has held the position of Head of Finance, Europe at AXIS Capital since 2012. In this role, he oversees financial operations across the European region from County Dublin, Ireland. Prior to this, he served as the European CFO for AXIS Capital from 2003 to 2012. His responsibilities have included leading significant projects such as the implementation of IFRS 17 and managing the integration of a major acquisition in the London market. He also played a key role in establishing Ireland as a finance centre of excellence for the company.
Education and Expertise
Fintan Mullarkey is a qualified Chartered Accountant, having studied at Chartered Accountants Ireland from 1995 to 1998. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Ireland. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS) in Accounting and Finance from the University of Limerick, which he completed from 1991 to 1995. His extensive education supports his expertise in finance and regulatory roles.
Background
Before joining AXIS Capital, Fintan Mullarkey worked at PricewaterhouseCoopers as an Assistant Manager from 1995 to 1999. He has accumulated over 10 years of experience in regulated roles as a PCF Head of Finance in companies regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. His career trajectory reflects a strong foundation in financial management and regulatory compliance.
Achievements
During his tenure at AXIS Capital, Fintan Mullarkey has led several key initiatives. He implemented an off-shoring project for a finance operations centre in India, overseeing all stages from vendor selection to operational supervision. He also sponsored the Brexit preparedness project, ensuring the company's readiness for regulatory changes. Additionally, he served as a Non-Executive Director at AXIS' Lloyds Managing Agency for over five years.