Avant Money
Stephen Ryan is a professional banker with extensive experience in credit risk management, currently serving as the Head of Credit Risk at Avant Money since September 2020. Prior to this role, Stephen held various positions at Permanent TSB from February 2004 to September 2020, including Credit Manager and Credit Underwriter, with responsibilities encompassing the review and decision-making of a wide array of retail banking credit products. Stephen also contributed to department resource planning, training development, and compliance with credit policies. Academic qualifications include a Professional Diploma in Financial Services and several Professional Certificates from University College Dublin, reflecting expertise in banking and lending.
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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.