Catriona O'connor
About Catriona O'connor
Catriona O'Connor serves as the Head of Compliance at UBS Fund Management (Ireland) Ltd since 2020, following a diverse career in compliance roles across various financial institutions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and German from Trinity College Dublin and has extensive experience in regulatory compliance and risk management.
Work at UBS
Catriona O'Connor has served as the Head of Compliance at UBS Fund Management (Ireland) Ltd since 2020. In this role, she oversees compliance operations, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policies. Her responsibilities include managing compliance risks and implementing necessary compliance frameworks within the organization.
Previous Experience in Compliance
Prior to her current position, Catriona O'Connor held various compliance roles. She worked as a Compliance Manager at Mediolanum Irish Operations from 2017 to 2019. She also served as a Compliance Officer for The Bank of New York Mellon SA/NV in Dublin from December 2015 to May 2017. Additionally, she was a Compliance Advisory VP at BNY Mellon from 2014 to 2017, where she focused on compliance issues in the Irish market.
Education and Expertise
Catriona O'Connor holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) (Hons) in Economics and German from Trinity College Dublin, completed from 1998 to 2003. She also obtained a Professional Certificate in Compliance from the Institute of Banking (IOB) in 2019. Furthermore, she earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Investment from Dublin City University in 2019, enhancing her expertise in finance and compliance.
Regulatory and Operational Contributions
Throughout her career, Catriona O'Connor has participated in significant regulatory projects, including MiFID II, EMIR, GDPR, and AIFMD. She was responsible for establishing the Operational Risk & Compliance Department within Société Générale's Dublin Branch in 2007. Her role involved acting as a regulatory liaison between firms and the Central Bank of Ireland, demonstrating her commitment to compliance and regulatory standards.
Career Development and Roles
Catriona O'Connor has developed her career through various roles in compliance and operations. She served as Head of Compliance at Societe Generale Securities Services from 2007 to 2010 and led the Transfer Agency Department from 2003 to 2007. Her experience also includes a position as Senior Vice President at Maples Group and a role at Marshall Wace as PCF from 2019 to 2020.