Siobhán O'Neill
Ballinhassig,Ireland
Summary
Accomplished sustainability expert with extensive experience in ESG, project management, and learning & development. Proven track record in stakeholder engagement and operations management, demonstrating strong leadership skills. Adept at driving initiatives that promote sustainable practices and enhance organisational performance. Committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Manager
Sustainable Finance Skillnet
Dublin
08.2023 - 12.2024
- Spearheaded the Sustainable Finance Skillnet Network, designing, delivering and evaluating over 40 high impact ESG / sustainable finance training events resulting in the upskilling of 400+ trainees across the Irish financial services sector, to ensure adherence with the ESG training requirements of the 2021 Sustainable Finance Roadmap.
- Successfully achieved all 2024 KPIs for the Network, including income, expenditure, and the management of an €0.8m budget while adhering to Skillnet Ireland's stringent guidelines.
- Proactively identified and addressed training deficiencies, customising solutions to fortify the Network's 150+ member companies' competencies while ensuring all training was procured in line with the Public Procurement Guidelines for Goods & Services
- Executed targeted marketing strategies in compliance with Skillnet's brand directives, bolstering Sustainable Finance Skillnet's stature as the premier ESG training hub for the Irish financial services industry
Sustainability Consultant
Change by Degrees
Cork
01.2022 - 06.2023
- Facilitated dynamic sustainability-focused workshops, webinars, leadership programs, and employee engagement initiatives, catering to a broad audience within both public and private sector organisations
- Developed and executed comprehensive sustainability strategies for diverse clients eg in the pharmaceutical, retail, and financial services industries, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, the establishment of SMART KPIs, and actionable plans through robust stakeholder engagement, double materiality assessments, risk & supply chain analysis
- Offered expert guidance on Climate Risk/ESG compliance, adeptly navigating reporting frameworks, SDG integration, Science-Based Targets (SBTi) implementation, and biodiversity strategy formulation when necessary
Project Lead
AIB
Cork
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Led a 10 person customer engagement project for AIB in the comprehensive credit assessment and risk analysis of approximately 4,000 long-term arrears mortgage accounts
- Our team successfully restructured the majority of these mortgage accounts, implementing tailored repayment solutions within the MARP framework and in compliance with CCMA regulations
- Fostered collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success and maintain robust professional relationships
Senior Credit Manager
AIB
Dublin & Cork
01.2012 - 12.2018
- Entrusted with Individual Discretionary Limit (IDL 3) within AIB's Credit Approval Framework
- Oversaw a diverse SME client portfolio, including hospitality, waste management, healthcare, and retail sectors
- Executed debt restructuring for clients, ensuring sustainable repayment plans and compliance with relevant financial codes (SME, CPC, CCA, CCMA)
- Developed and delivered key training modules for banking staff such as the Junior Lender & Business Lending programs
- Orchestrated AIB Cork's involvement in the 'A Time to Read' CSR initiative from 2015-2018, coordinating 20 volunteers, securing funding, and managing compliance for a local literacy project
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing their skills through practical training initiatives
Relationship Manager
AIB
Dublin
09.2001 - 10.2009
- Business development role for various SMEs across Ireland
- This included strong working relationships with customers, intermediaries and various stakeholders in these sectors, attending industry events & delivering presentations on the bank's behalf to industry partners
Education
Qualified B Leader - B Corp certification process, B Lab Impact Measurement Tool
B Corporation
02.2023 -
Professional Certificate - Responsible and Sustainable Finance
Institute of Bankers (UCD)
09.2021 - 01.2022
Higher Diploma - Sustainability in Enterprise
UCC
10.2020 - 06.2021
Diploma in Financial Advice & Planning - Qualified Financial Adviser
Institute of Bankers (UCD)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
UCC
10.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and History
UCC
10.1996 - 06.2000
Skills
- SUSTAINABILITY & ESG
- LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
- OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
- PEOPLE LEADER
- Community First Responder Volunteer
References
- Gillian Power (O'Leary), CEO, International Sustainable Finance Centre of Excellence, 08751686172, Gillian.power@isfcoe.org
- Stephen Nolan, Managing Director & Head of Secretariat, UNDP FC4S, 0877988944, nolanjstephen@gmail.com
Timeline
Network Manager
Sustainable Finance Skillnet
08.2023 - 12.2024
Qualified B Leader - B Corp certification process, B Lab Impact Measurement Tool
B Corporation
02.2023 -
Sustainability Consultant
Change by Degrees
01.2022 - 06.2023
Professional Certificate - Responsible and Sustainable Finance
Institute of Bankers (UCD)
09.2021 - 01.2022
Higher Diploma - Sustainability in Enterprise
UCC
10.2020 - 06.2021
Project Lead
AIB
01.2018 - 12.2019
Diploma in Financial Advice & Planning - Qualified Financial Adviser
Institute of Bankers (UCD)
01.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Credit Manager
AIB
01.2012 - 12.2018
Relationship Manager
AIB
09.2001 - 10.2009
Higher National Diploma - Computer Science
UCC
10.2000 - 06.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Economics and History
UCC
10.1996 - 06.2000
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