Michael O'Brien

Michael O'Brien is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in capital structure advisory and credit ratings. Currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Capital Structure Advisory at Lloyds Banking Group since September 2021, Michael is responsible for leading advisory services within the firm. Prior to this role, Michael worked at BNP Paribas from November 2010 to September 2021 as a Senior Ratings Advisor, where expertise included advising corporate clients on the rating process, providing capital structure advice, and liaising with major credit rating agencies. Michael's career also includes a significant tenure at Standard & Poor's as a Director from April 2001 to November 2010, leading credit ratings for telecommunications, media, and technology companies, while contributing to comprehensive industry research and mentoring junior staff. Michael holds an MBA from University College Dublin and a Maîtrise in Slavistique from Université Paris-Sorbonne.