Simplifying complexity.

Eoin is Quayside’s Chief Executive Officer. He began his career in 1994 as a market maker for NationsBank and Banque CPR on the Paris Bourse, trading options on French Government Bond Futures. After returning to Dublin, he joined the New York Board of Trade and later established operations for Custom House Capital Online.

He subsequently served as Head of Relationship Management at Fortis Bank before assuming a leadership position at Blueseal in 2009, where he directed the firm’s successful MiFID regulatory application and oversaw the establishment of Capella Securities Limited.

As Chief Executive and Designated Person for Investment Management, Eoin combines extensive front-office experience across major European markets with a deep understanding of regulatory and operational frameworks, determining the firm’s strategic direction while maintaining strong governance and performance oversight.

Eoin regularly speaks at industry conferences throughout Europe and the United States on market structure, regulation and investment management.

Helen is Chief Operating Officer at Quayside Fund Management. She holds a BA (Hons) in Business Studies and a Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Governance from University College Dublin.

With more than twenty years in financial services, Helen has held senior leadership positions at major global institutions. Prior to joining Quayside, she was Head of Business Implementation at SEI Investments, managing extensive operational transformations and strategic client projects.

Between 2006 and 2015, she directed onboarding and project management teams at BNY Mellon Alternative Investment Services (formerly PNC), leading complex integration programmes for institutional clients.

As Chief Operating Officer and Designated Person for Operational Risk Management, Helen provides strategic direction over the firm’s operational framework, governance and risk management systems, aligning business objectives with regulatory requirements and client expectations.

Kevin is Quayside’s Chief Risk Officer. He began his career in fund administration, holding senior operational and managerial roles before becoming Managing Director of a leading funds depositary company. Over more than 30 years in the industry, he has developed extensive expertise in investment funds, governance and regulatory affairs.

In 2006, Kevin co-founded Compliance Ireland, a specialist regulatory consultancy advising financial institutions on compliance, risk and governance matters. Building on this experience, he went on to establish Quayside in 2014.

As Chief Risk Officer, Kevin leads the firm’s risk and governance framework, ensuring robust regulatory oversight and strategic alignment across all business areas. He holds a Master’s Degree in Finance, trained as a Chartered Accountant, and is a Chartered Director.

Aoibheann has over 20 years’ experience in financial services across both domestic and international firms, specialising in compliance and governance frameworks and MiFID II, UCITS and AIFMD obligations.

Before joining Quayside, Aoibheann was the Designated Person for Regulatory Compliance at BlackRock Asset Management Ireland Limited, responsible for adherence to Central Bank of Ireland requirements and European regulations — developing the compliance monitoring programme, overseeing regulatory reporting and managing inspections, thematic reviews and regulatory engagements.

As Compliance Officer at Quayside, Aoibheann oversees the firm’s compliance framework and acts as Designated Person for Regulatory Compliance, advising the Board and senior management on evolving regulatory developments. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business studies from Dublin City University.

James is Quayside’s Investment & Operations Manager. He holds a degree in Finance from Maynooth University.

James started his career at Quayside as a Junior Analyst, developing expertise in investment analysis, research and operational processes. He subsequently worked at Amundi Asset Management as an Investment Risk Manager, gaining experience in portfolio risk assessment, regulatory reporting and investment governance across institutional portfolios.

He returned to Quayside as Investment and Operations Manager, where he leads the team of analysts and plays a central role in shaping the firm’s investment and operational strategies.

Richard brings over 35 years’ experience in banking and financial services, combining deep regulatory expertise with proven leadership in compliance, governance and risk.

Throughout his career, Richard has held senior compliance roles across the Bank of Ireland Group, including as Compliance Officer (PCF-12) for the Mortgage Bank and ICS Building Society. He has led regulatory change programmes, driven regulatory investigations, managed inspections and overseen the development of Risk Management Programmes.

At Quayside, Richard serves as MLRO, responsible for regulatory alignment, integrity and oversight across the firm’s activities, and also acts as MLRO for a number of Irish funds. He is a qualified accountant (CIMA) and holds professional compliance credentials (LCI, CFCP).