About

Edel Brophy is a seasoned financial services professional with over 20 years of experience spanning governance, risk, compliance, and financial crime prevention. She currently serves as Lifecycle, Regulatory and Policy Affairs FIS, where she leads strategic initiatives across client lifecycle management, AML/KYC transformation, and regulatory technology adoption.

Throughout her career, Edel has worked across retail, commercial, wealth, and investment banking, helping Tier 1 financial institutions operationalize AML compliance through innovative fintech and RegTech solutions. Her expertise lies in translating complex regulatory requirements into scalable, technology-enabled frameworks that drive efficiency and resilience.

Edel is a published thought leader, regularly contributing to industry publications and speaking at global forums on topics such as MiFID II, ESG compliance, and AML modernization. She holds an MBA, alongside postgraduate qualifications in European Affairs, Ethics & Governance, Responsible Finance, and is a Chartered Banker and Prince2 Practitioner.

Her passion lies in bridging the gap between regulatory intent and operational reality, empowering firms to stay ahead of evolving compliance demands while fostering innovation and trust.