Paula Walsh

Paula Walsh is an accomplished compliance and risk management professional with extensive experience in the financial services sector. Currently serving as the Head of Compliance & Risk, MLRO & DPO at The Very Group, Paula has held several key positions, including Head of Risk & Compliance at Humm Ireland and Head of Compliance & Risk at both Very Ireland and Littlewoods Ireland. Prior roles include leadership positions in the Banking & Payments Federation Ireland, Bank of Ireland, and Ulster Bank, where Paula focused on compliance, risk management, and consumer banking. Educational qualifications include a Diploma in Mediation from Maynooth University and various certifications from the Institute of Bankers in Ireland, enhancing expertise in mortgage practice and banking.