Daragh Hayes

Daragh Hayes is an experienced finance professional specializing in risk management and hedging strategies within the financial services sector. Currently serving as a Senior Financial Risk Officer at Aegon since February 2022, Daragh oversees Asset and Liability Management (ALM) and hedging activities, guiding the implementation and evaluation of ALM strategies. Prior roles include Senior Equity Derivatives Portfolio Manager at Aegon Asset Management, where responsibilities involved managing hedging programs, and Head of Actuarial & Hedging at Aegon Ireland, focusing on Solvency II regulations and stakeholder relationships. Daragh's diverse experience extends to earlier positions as Risk & Capital Manager, Lead Investment Actuary, Senior Pricing & Structuring Analyst, and Investment Actuary across multiple prestigious firms. Academic qualifications include a Master’s in Quantitative Finance from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School and a Bachelor’s in Actuarial & Financial Studies from University College Dublin.