Corlytics, the world leader in calculating and analysing regulation as a risk, has announced an addition to its executive team with the appointment of Tim Sweeney as SVP, corporate development in North America. 

Sweeney will work closely with the team globally, to deliver on the company’s ambitious growth agenda. An experienced financial technology and data executive, he has over 25 years’ experience. Having held a number of senior appointments in the international financial services sector, including at as well as a successful career at a strategic consultancy advising on mergers and acquisitions for fintech firms.

Sweeney joins Corlytics in August 2018, having previously held the role of major accounts director with the risk and regulatory solutions arm of Thomson Reuters for six years. He was a senior member of the solution delivery team that led the successful growth and performance of the risk technology and regulatory solution business. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration in Finance from Rutgers Business School in Newark, New Jersey. 

Tim comments, “I am delighted to have joined John Byrne and the Corlytics team. Having played an active part in the international risk and regulatory technology market over the past decade, I was impressed by Corlytics’ unique market position. It already has impressive reach helping to support regulated firms, regulators and professional services executives to mitigate risk with advanced, actionable regulatory risk knowledge."

He continues, "The company’s strong customer focus and ability to rapidly adapt to customer demand stand out for me. I am honoured to join the high calibre international team to partner with more financial firms across North America, helping them to better manage their regulatory risk. I am looking forward to being part of helping shape Corlytics’ offering in the multi-billion risk and regulatory technology industry globally.” 

John Byrne, CEO of Corlytics, added, “Tim has enormous experience garnered from many years working in the financial services sector. He is a highly effective manager, a great motivator and will play a pivotal role in continuing to grow Corlytics and our offering in North America. We are enjoying a strong phase of growth and will benefit greatly from having someone with Tim’s international financial management and regulation expertise in the team.”