Joe Duffy / BNY
Joe Duffy, Senior Client Executive at BNY speaks to the importance of upskilling within the financial services sector as sustainable finance continues to grow globally. As Financial Services Ireland Board lead on sustainable finance, Joe is particularly passionate about the opportunities for the sector in this space.
BNY established a presence in Ireland in 1994 and today services global clients from offices in Cork, Dublin and Wexford. We deliver a broad range of services to traditional and alternative asset managers, banks, pension funds, insurance companies and sovereign wealth funds.
Financing of assets that either improve the “sustainability” of a natural or man made resource, or seek to enable the production or consumption of a resource in a more sustainable manner.
My role is not directly connected to and does not contain any specific element that would see it classified as a sustainable finance role. However I am beyond interested in sustainable finance as I believe we all have an opportunity to engage in a more sustainable way.
I helped build an education program that will equip participants with skills needed to participate in a growing global sustainable finance industry.
There is a sense of accomplishment that goes beyond the financial rewards that typically accrue with “work”.
Awareness of the connectedness and importance of sustainability in everything we do, and best in class education for industry participants.
Work to consolidate across all third level learning institutions to deliver a comprehensive and world class learning hub.
Commit to life long learning and take every opportunity to upskill but most of all be curious.