Ms Conlan, a solicitor, spent over 16 years as a banking lawyer prior to her appointment in 2023 as country head for Citi Ireland, where she was previously associate general counsel.

Qualified in Ireland and New York, she holds a degree in corporate law and a bachelor of laws from what is now the University of Galway and a Master’s from Duke University in North Carolina.

She sits on the global Citi Diversity Steering Council and is also a board member of the American Chamber of Commerce Ireland.

FIBI is the international banking division of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI) and is the representative body for international banking and investment firms in Ireland.

It represents over 30 member organisations, including global banks and investment firms, which collectively employ over 14,200 people in Ireland.

Commenting on her appointment, Ms Conlan said: “As I start my term as FIBI chair, we are entering a new political cycle with a new government in Ireland, a new EU Commission with an ambitious new mission and, of course, a new administration in the US.

“I look forward to working with FIBI members to respond to the opportunities and challenges that this complex geopolitical landscape presents.

“We welcome the commitment by the incoming Irish government to increase employment in the international services sector and FIBI members are ready to play their part in helping to deliver on this.”

She added: “The EU is currently at a pivotal juncture in terms of positioning the region for growth. As part of this, the EU Commission is focused on simplifying the regulatory regime.

“I believe that our industry, through FIBI, can be a clear voice on how this can be achieved while maintaining a strong, safe and robust regulatory environment.

“I look forward to building on the open dialogue between the international banks and the local regulator to continue our strong relationship.”