Daniel O'Connor

Daniel is a Principal in the KPMG Risk Assurance group and provides performance improvement advisory services, audit of internal control, and internal audits across the Financial Services industry, including broker dealers, asset managers, real estate investment trusts, alternative investment managers, hedge funds, and business development companies. 

Daniel plays an integral role in assisting senior management of leading financial institutions across all three lines of defense, in assessing, developing, implementing and testing processes and controls to comply with increasing regulatory obligations and expectations. These activities include leading the design and evaluation of internal control frameworks in accordance with COSO 2013, and leading implementation and optimization efforts ranging from SPACs, IPOs, and SOX to ongoing control program evaluation. Additionally, Daniel leads the planning and oversight of internal audits against various operational, compliance, and regulatory topics in accordance with IIA standards.  

Education, licenses, and certifications:

• Member, Chartered Accountants Ireland
• Member, Institute of Internal Auditors
• BSc Accounting, University College Cork, Ireland