Finbar O'Herlihy

Finbar O'Herlihy is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in credit and risk management, currently serving as Managing Director of Global Markets Credit COO at Bank of America since August 2019. O'Herlihy has been instrumental in the formation and implementation of Global Markets Credit, establishing operating models and policies to enhance credit underwriting and monitoring across various sectors, including asset management and hedge funds. Previous roles at Bank of America include Director of Global Risk Analytics Strategy, where a significant operational change program achieved cost savings over $30 million, and Director of Counterparty Credit Risk Management, facilitating substantial risk weighted asset reductions. O'Herlihy's career began at Merrill Lynch, where roles included Assistant Vice President in Global Securities Middle Office & Operations. O'Herlihy holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business and German from the University of Ulster and an Applied Diploma in Project Management focused on financial forecasting and risk management from University College Dublin.