Patrick Cannon
About Patrick Cannon
Patrick Cannon is the Designated Person for Operational Risk Management (PCF39B) at SEI in Dublin, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in the fund administration industry.
Current Position at SEI
Patrick Cannon currently holds the position of Designated Person for Operational Risk Management (PCF39B) at SEI in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational risk within the company, leveraging his extensive background in risk management and fund administration to ensure that SEI operates within regulatory guidelines.
Previous Roles at SEI
Before his current role, Patrick Cannon served as Senior Manager - Funds Oversight at SEI from 2015 to 2021, during which he played a key role in the oversight of fund operations. Prior to that, he was the Fund Accounting Manager at SEI Investments from 2007 to 2014, responsible for managing the fund accounting processes for various clients. His long tenure at SEI, spanning over 15 years, signifies his deep alignment with the company's values and objectives.
Experience in Financial Institutions
Patrick Cannon has a notable history of working with prominent financial institutions. At HSBC, he worked in the Learning & Development Department from 2005 to 2007 in a global capacity, and before that, he was a Fund Accounting Supervisor from 2003 to 2005 in Dublin. His early career also includes a role as Senior Hedge Fund Accountant at Amundi Pioneer from 2001 to 2003 and a Financial Reporting Analyst at Irish Life & Permanent from 2000 to 2001. These roles have contributed significantly to his expertise in fund accounting and financial reporting.
Educational Background
Patrick Cannon's educational background is diverse and robust. He holds a Post-Graduate Diploma in Enterprise Risk Management from the Institute of Risk Management, completed between 2016 and 2019. He earned a HDip in Business Studies from University College Dublin (UCD) in 2000 and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E Hons) from UCD in 1998. His academic journey began at Synge Street, Dublin, where he achieved high scores in his Leaving Cert.
Expertise in Fund Administration and Risk Management
With over 20 years of experience in the fund administration industry, Patrick Cannon specializes in Enterprise Risk Management within the financial services sector. He possesses a strong background in fund accounting and transfer agency, complemented by his comprehensive understanding of financial reporting processes. His career journey through various senior roles in SEI and major financial institutions like HSBC and Irish Life & Permanent highlights his capability in both local and global capacities within the financial industry.