Avant Money
Helen Richardson (Connolly) is an experienced Human Resources professional with a career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Human Resources Director at Avantcard since March 2013, Helen plays a key role in the Senior Management team, focusing on driving the people agenda to enhance organizational performance. Previously, Helen was the Head of HR at Bank of America, overseeing HR for over 1,600 employees across the UK and Ireland and managing significant projects including talent planning and business acquisitions. Helen's earlier roles include HR Manager at Whirlpool and HR Project Lead at Diageo Australia, where Helen implemented strategic HR initiatives and process improvements. An alumnus of University College Dublin with a Post Graduate Diploma in Employment Law and a Bachelor of Business Studies in Human Resources from the University of Limerick, Helen possesses a solid educational foundation complementing extensive practical experience in the HR field.
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Avant Money
Avant Money provides personal loans, credit cards and mortgages to over 200,000 Irish customers. Employing more than 300 people across Carrick-on-Shannon and Sandyford in Dublin, Avant Money has operated in Ireland for close to 30 years and is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing financial services companies. As of April 2025, Avant Money is the Irish branch of Bankinter, a leading Spanish banking group, which is a top 50 European bank and one of the most stable and solvent banks in Europe. This means we will be able to introduce a wider range of banking products, building on our existing offering of credit cards, personal loans, and mortgages. At Avant Money, you'll find a talented, collaborative and agile workforce dedicated to excellence. We offer exciting career opportunities across a diverse range of disciplines, encouraging professional development and growth, along with a comprehensive benefits package. Discover a rewarding career at Avant Money, where your potential can thrive and your contributions make a real impact. Bankinter S.A., trading as Avant Money, is authorised by the Banco de España in Spain and is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland for conduct of business rules. Registered in Spain: Madrid Mercantile Register (Registro Mercantil de Madrid), Volume 1857, Folio 220, Page 9643, EUID code ES28065.000002024. Registered office: P. de la Castellana 29, 28046, Madrid, Spain. Registered Irish branch: Dublin Road, Carrick on Shannon, County Leitrim, no: 910258.