Stephen Connolly

Stephen Connolly has extensive experience in the financial industry, holding various senior roles in compliance, risk management, and internal audit. From 2019, they have been working at Amundi as the Head of Compliance. Prior to that, they worked as a Risk and Compliance Consultant at the same company and served as the Interim Head of Internal Audit. In 2017, they worked as an Independent Consultant at a consultancy firm. Stephen also worked as the Interim Head of Compliance at Cantor Fitzgerald Ireland from 2017 to 2018.

In 2016, Stephen served as the Chief Risk Officer at Amaris Hospitality, where they established and was responsible for the Risk Management function. Stephen was in charge of managing and operating over 70 hotels, including Jurys Inn and branded hotels. Before that, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer at The Hotel Collection in 2015.

Stephen's career includes notable roles at Irish Bank Resolution Corporation Limited as the Head of Group Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance, and as a Consultant at various companies from 2009 to 2013. Stephen also worked as the Interim COO at Dolmen Stockbrokers in 2011. Stephen started their career at Fexco in 1999, where they held various positions including Director and Head of Internal Audit. Stephen also served as the Head of Strategic Investments. Prior to that, they worked as a Project Accountant at James Crean plc from 1996 to 1999.

Stephen Connolly attended Carlow CBS from 1976 to 1982 for their primary and secondary education. In 1982, they enrolled at Dublin City University, where they pursued a BA degree in Accounting & Finance. Their studies at Dublin City University included subjects such as Accounting, Finance, Law, Economics, Corporate Finance, Financial Management, and Management. Stephen completed their degree in 1985 with honors. Additionally, Stephen Connolly received education from Chartered Accountants Ireland starting in 1989, although the end year is unknown.