Rory Quirke

• Secretary to Board Risk and Audit Committee
• As Regulatory Compliance Officer and Money Laundering Reporting Officer, successfully developed and maintained strong regulatory relationships.
• Drafted, developed and implemented Board Approved Enterprise Risk Management Framework, Risk Management Policies and Risk Appetite Statements.
• Set-up, developed and led Risk and Compliance business unit.
• Identified, assessed and implemented GRC system
• Active participant in Management Team, Project Steering Committee, Change Management Team, Disaster Management Team

• Financial Analysis, Risk & Compliance, Audit & Systems / Process Consultancy Services
• Report on Risk Management Frameworks and Compliance Frameworks
• Evaluate and recommend integrated Trust Management solution to management and negotiate functional specs, training plan, price with provider
• Review and improve process for: Anti Money Laundering, Know Your Customer and Customer Due Diligence practices
• Plan and deliver and report on Ministry of Finance Internal Audit Plan for FY 2015/16 to FY 2017/18
• Caretaker Financial Manager for Boutique Resort
• Manage family holding company and oversee performance of portfolio investments

• As Regulatory Compliance Officer manage Group Compliance functions
• Undertake client risk assessment and establish client profile establishing new account opening criteria
• Oversee daily bank processing on FX, Treasury and Payment systems.
• Successful rollout of Integrated Trust System, replacing five old systems and associated manual processes.

• Lead SOX testing programs in Switzerland and Ireland and achieved successful FY08 SOX Compliance program for Logitech
• EMEA Internal Audit lead, developed risk-based audit plans, complete reviews, and report to executive management.
• Financial projects: Travel & Entertainment EMEA
• Operational projects: Independent Contractor EMEA, Soft Dollar EMEA
• SOX Processes: Treasury ( Cash & Investment Management and FX), Financial Reporting, General Ledger, Leases, Accounts Payable.

Financial, Risk, Compliance, Audit & Systems / Process Consultancy Services

• Air Rarotonga Systems Review
• TVNZ Internal Audit Contractor

• Produce timely, quality reports to executive management and agree on recommended actions with Management for reporting to Board of Directors
• As NZ lead Internal Auditor, collaborate with Divisional Risk & Compliance Managers, Management & External Auditors
• Financial projects: Life Agent Commission, Portfolio Services, Mortgage Administration, Vero Finance, Promina Payroll, Vero Pricing & Underwriting, Vero Re-insurance
• Operational projects; Vero Branch reviews, Claims Supply & Axiom JV review, Asteron Life Operations, Asteron Sales & Marketing, NZGT Payment Systems

• Management & completion of multiple concurrent projects in year (see specific projects below)
• Creation of strong & trusted relationships with business managers
• Assessment of operational processes across diverse business units supporting managers in identification of risks and advice on management strategies
• Financial projects; Asset valuation for sale of Ski Fields, Treasury, Payroll, Credit/Charge cards, Relocation & Redundancy (Post Ansett collapse), Executive Travel (Executive travel perks)
• Operational projects; Flight Simulator Management, Staff Travel, Call Centre Reservations

• Managed comprehensive Client Risk Assessment Project resulting in new client strategy with minimum acceptance and operational criteria including substantial client database of client risk profiles
• Drafted risk methodology and guidelines for maintaining high risk clients in ongoing relationship, adopted by Jersey and Luxembourg branches.
• Ad hoc investigations including customer due diligence / KYC and litigation support
• Direct reporting to Managing Director and Head of Trust Worldwide on risks, actions and progress
• Co-ordination of project staff, legal counsel, external consultants (head office and E&Y) and account managers

• Delivered a cohesive audit & risk framework for 3 branches
• Negotiated & implemented comprehensive SLA between Jersey & private banking offices in New York & Miami
• Co-ordinate head office internal audits & assist external auditors
• Instigate regular communication with head office, management and staff in all branches on operational, audit and risk issues
• Promoted to Risk Manager in Geneva office