Evan McNamara
Dublin,Ireland
Summary
Senior Compliance Analyst with experience in MiFID II, GDPR and data protection frameworks within an investment services environment. Proven track record in compliance monitoring, regulatory change implementation (CPC, IAF, DORA, ESG) and data protection governance, including breach management and stakeholder engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland. Experienced in policy analysis and advocacy at EU level.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Compliance & Operational Risk Analyst
Conexim Advisors Limited
Dublin
2022.12 - 2026.04
- Support the Head of Compliance to ensure the firm operates in full compliance with MiFID II.
- Develop and enhance compliance MI and reporting, identifying trends, emerging risks and actionable insights for senior stakeholders.
- Maintain and oversee the firm’s data protection framework in line with GDPR and Group standards, acting as key liaison for data protection queries, incidents and escalations.
- Attend quarterly Data Protection Lead meetings, represent the firm at Group Data Protection forums, and own Records of Processing Activities (ROPAs) and ViClarity system oversight.
- Maintain the compliance policy framework, conduct periodic policy reviews and updates, and ensure policies are effectively communicated and embedded across the business.
- Design and deliver compliance training, including annual Cyber Security & Fraud Awareness and policy/regulatory change training.
- Support regulatory engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland, drafting responses to queries and questionnaires and assisting with regulatory notifications.
- Maintain breach and incident registers, including assessment and escalation of potential breaches, root cause analysis, remediation tracking and preparation of reporting for Senior Management, Board and Committees.
- Oversee the telephone recording and surveillance framework in line with MiFID II, monitoring logs, exceptions and control effectiveness and supporting periodic testing and assurance.
- Provide compliance input into strategic initiatives, projects and product developments, promoting a “compliance by design” approach and ensuring strategic objectives are delivered in a compliant manner.
- Lead horizon scanning and impact assessment for regulatory change (including CPC, IAF, DORA and ESG developments), translating new requirements into practical policies, controls and procedures.
- Performed ongoing monitoring of key risk areas including suitability, outsourcing, AML and best execution, and provided practical compliance advice to internal stakeholders.
- Supported maintenance of the data protection framework, including responding to data protection queries and assisting with incident handling and documentation.
- Assisted with maintaining the compliance policy framework and supported periodic policy reviews and updates.
- Supported the delivery of compliance training by preparing materials and coordinating attendance and completion.
- Supported regulatory engagement with the Central Bank of Ireland by gathering information and contributing to draft responses to queries and questionnaires.
- Assisted in maintaining breach and incident registers, logging issues, tracking remediation actions and preparing information for management reporting.
- Contributed to the design and implementation of new regulatory requirements such as CPC, IAF and DORA, including impact assessments and gap analyses.
- Oversight of outsourced service providers by maintaining the outsourcing register and assisting with due diligence and periodic reviews.
- Maintained of the Conflicts of Interest framework and register and supported review of financial promotions and client communications.
- Supported day-to-day activities of the compliance function, helped maintain compliance and first-line risk registers, collaborated across Compliance, Risk, Operations and Group, and supported BCP events where required.
- Executed daily, weekly and monthly compliance monitoring in line with the Compliance Monitoring Plan.
- Consistently meet deadlines whilst maintaining high standards of accuracy and professionalism, acting ethically and with integrity and promoting a strong culture of compliance and positive client outcomes.
- Promotion from Compliance & Operational Risk Analyst to Senior Compliance & Operational Risk Analyst received August 2025
- Facilitated incident reporting process to enhance transparency and accountability.
- Led cross-functional teams in critical incident response exercises, enhanced organisational resilience.
Policy and Advocacy assistant
Concord Europe
2022.04 - 2022.10
- Led the Regulations Impact Sub-Group, coordinating member input on the regulatory and legislative impact of EU development and external action policies and shaping joint advocacy positions.
- Analysed EU regulatory and policy proposals (including NDICI programming and related instruments), identifying implications for civil society and feeding findings into Concord’s policy and advocacy work.
- Supported monthly NDICI Programming Group meetings and other ad-hoc policy fora, preparing briefings, minutes and follow-up actions to influence EU institutions and member state positions.
- Contributed to cross-team policy and advocacy coordination, ensuring alignment between Concord’s regulatory impact work and broader advocacy strategies towards EU institutions.
- Supported the preparation, organisation and follow-up of the FFSD workstream meeting in autumn, including inputs on regulatory and policy developments relevant to sustainable finance and development.
- Assisted the Secretariat in preparing and following up on advocacy meetings with relevant European Commission Directorates-General and European Parliament committees, including preparation of talking points and briefing material.
- Specific responsibility for the regulations Impact sub-group
Schuman traineeship
European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services, Scientific Foresight Unit
2021.10 - 2022.02
- Conducted policy and legislative analysis on artificial intelligence, reviewing STOA publications and compiling policy options to inform possible amendments to the proposed EU AI Act.
- Reviewed the European Commission’s 2022 Work Programme, identifying initiatives aligned with STOA priorities to support parliamentary scrutiny and legislative planning.
- Drafted minutes and communication outputs (blog posts and articles) on topics such as deepfakes, biometric identification and the European digital age, translating complex scientific and regulatory issues into clear messages for parliamentary and policy audiences.
Education
Professional Certificate - Compliance
Institute of Banking
2023.01 - 2024.01
MSc MPP - Public Policy
Dublin City University
Dublin, Co.Dublin 2020.01 - 2021.01
B.A. - Political Science & International Development
Maynooth University
Maynooth, Co.Kildare 2016.01 - 2019.01
Skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Qualitative and quantitative research
- Written reports and presentations to a wide range of audiences
- Regulatory Affairs, Data Privacy, AML, CFT, MAR, MiFID II, ESG, Operational Risk Management, Compliance Management, Legal & Financial compliance, M&A and Strategic planning
- Compliance testing methodologies
- Risk management framework application
Language Skills
English, C2 Native speaker
French, B1 Limited working proficiency
Russian, A1 Entry level proficiency
Referees
Available upon request
Timeline
Professional Certificate - Compliance
Institute of Banking
2023.01 - 2024.01
Senior Compliance & Operational Risk Analyst
Conexim Advisors Limited
2022.12 - 2026.04
Policy and Advocacy assistant
Concord Europe
2022.04 - 2022.10
Schuman traineeship
European Parliament, Directorate-General for Parliamentary Research Services, Scientific Foresight Unit
2021.10 - 2022.02
MSc MPP - Public Policy
Dublin City University
2020.01 - 2021.01
B.A. - Political Science & International Development
Maynooth University
2016.01 - 2019.01