Cathal Hughes

Portwest is a global manufacturer and innovator of protective wear. Established in 1904, Portwest is the fastest growing workwear company in the world with a global distribution network and customer service staff in over 130 countries. Innovative production and design by an in-house team of experts lies at the heart of the Portwest advantage. Employing over 5,500 people worldwide, Portwest has a team of world class designers who specialise in flame-resistant and high-visibility workwear, hand and foot protection, PPE and wearable technology. Market leaders in safety, Portwest’s award winning team is constantly researching the latest trends and innovations which meet and exceed customer’s needs. With 12 global distribution from bases, 5 fully owned manufacturing facilities and customer support staff in over 100 countries, Portwest guarantees premium quality, competitive pricing and fantastic customer service.

Ultimately responsible for the management and development of First Circle's origination channels and ensuring First Circle's standards are world-leading and will become an enduring competitive advantage. First Circle exists to radically improve the course of opportunity for SMEs across South East Asia; to help business owners achieve growth beyond their wildest dreams; to expand their First Circle past their family and friends. We are creating great technology which allows us to bring together the best businesses. We provide them with the funding and support they need to grow for many years to come. We do this with a simple online account, advanced data analytics, dedicated customer success representatives, and a community of business owners complete with a host of useful resources.

Consultant in the Financial Services Strategy & Operations service line, working within the Investment Management team. Involved with helping leading international banks adhere to and implement regulatory change programmes such as AIFMD client onboarding, AML-KYC process improvements and operational risk transformation programmes.

Analyst in the Strategy & Operations service line, working within the Financial Services consulting team.

Accountable for successful and timely on-boarding of all AIFMD Irish clients - Ensuring all Prime Broker agreements are progressed, escalated and closed while maintaining strong client fund relationships - Developing and maintaining multiple client specific project plans including commercials, contractual agreements, scope definition and data requirements - Liaising with internal and external fund accountants to agree data requirements and manage the delivery of agreed feeds - EMEA level senior stakeholder management

- 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' Process Analysis - Reduce end-to-end process timeline - Define and implement globally consistent roles and responsibilities - Optimise allocation of work effort to FTEs across functions - Implement globally consistent process maps and procedures - Metrics Analysis - Create and rollout consistent and accurate global reporting across regions

- Operational risk management (ORM) framework design and implementation - Data Analysis - Business Analysis - Lead for embedding Control Operational Effectiveness Testing across different workstreams

Part of a team that launched the first Trinity Entertainment magazine, during the 2011/2012 academic year.

Mentor for 30 BESS Freshmen. Responsible for making their first year into higher education an enjoyable and easy transition and to help them with any problems or question they might have. Also responsible for organising social events for freshmen in association with Trinity S2S.

Tax intern in the Grant Thornton Dublin office. Responsibilities varied from preparing corporate and income tax returns using specialized software, to advising on company structures.