Conor Fitzgerald
About Conor Fitzgerald
Conor Fitzgerald serves as a Credit Risk Manager in Structured Property Finance and Corporate Investment Banking at Investec, where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive qualifications in finance and accountancy, including a BSc in Finance and a Qualified Financial Adviser designation.
Work at Investec
Conor Fitzgerald has been employed at Investec since 2015, serving as a Credit Risk Manager in Structured Property Finance and Corporate Investment Banking. His role involves managing credit risk associated with various financial products, including Large Ticket Finance, which encompasses the Marine and Aircraft sectors. Fitzgerald also handles credit risk for Equity Investments and is involved in credit risk management for Project & Infrastructure finance. His extensive experience in credit risk management contributes to the overall financial stability and risk assessment processes within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Conor Fitzgerald has a diverse educational background in finance and accountancy. He studied at University College Cork, where he achieved a Bachelor of Science in Finance (BSC FIN) from 1999 to 2002, followed by a Higher Diploma in Computer Science (HDip) from 2002 to 2003. Fitzgerald also completed studies at the Institute of Bankers Ireland, earning the Qualified Financial Adviser (QFA) designation while focusing on Pensions, Regulation, Life Assurance, Investments, Loans, and Financial Planning from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he studied at ACCA Chartered Accountancy, achieving ACCA status during the same period.
Background
Conor Fitzgerald's educational journey began at St Finbarrs Seminary in Farranferris, Cork, where he completed his Leaving Certificate from 1994 to 1999. He then pursued higher education at University College Cork, focusing on Finance and Computer Science. His academic achievements laid a strong foundation for his career in finance and risk management. Fitzgerald's professional experience spans various aspects of credit risk management, particularly in the context of structured finance and corporate investment banking.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Conor Fitzgerald has developed expertise in credit risk management across multiple sectors, including Asset Finance and Treasury & Financial Instruments. His primary responsibilities include overseeing credit risk for large-scale financial transactions and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Fitzgerald's contributions to credit risk management at Investec have been instrumental in maintaining the integrity and performance of the financial products he manages.