Sean Rahilly
About Sean Rahilly
General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at Enova since June 2018; joined Enova in October 2013 as Chief Compliance Officer. Age 51 as of December 31, 2024. Education: B.S. in Accountancy and J.D., both from DePaul University (College of Commerce and College of Law). Company performance during his tenure shows revenue rising from $2,118 million in 2023 to $2,658 million in 2024, adjusted EBITDA from $503.0 million to $657.1 million, adjusted EPS from $6.85 to $9.15, and a $100 investment in ENVA worth $511 in 2024 per TSR disclosure .
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enova International | Chief Compliance Officer | Oct 2013–Jun 2018 | Legal and compliance leadership |
| Enova International | General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer | Jun 2018–Present | Legal and compliance leadership |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Years | Strategic Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| First American Bank | Assistant General Counsel & Compliance Officer | Sep 2006–Sep 2013 | Bank legal and compliance |
| First American Bank | Vice President—CRA & Compliance Officer | Jan 2006–Sep 2006 | CRA and compliance oversight |
| First American Bank | Vice President—Compliance Manager | Nov 2003–Jan 2006 | Compliance management |
| First American Bank | Assistant Vice President—Compliance & CRA | Jul 2002–Nov 2003 | Compliance and CRA |
| Law Offices of Victor J. Cacciatore | Attorney | Prior to joining First American Bank (dates not specified) | Legal practice |
| Schiff Hardin & Waite | Project Assistant | Prior to joining First American Bank (dates not specified) | Legal support |
| Pullman Bank and Trust Company | Various roles | Prior to joining First American Bank (dates not specified) | Banking roles |
Fixed Compensation
| Metric | FY 2023 | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Salary ($) | $431,064 | $452,617 | $479,774 |
| STI Target (% of Base) | 75% | 75% | 75% |
| Actual STI Paid ($) | $317,453 (Senior: $212,161; Discretionary: $105,292) | $491,537 (Senior: $362,362; Discretionary: $129,175) | — |
Performance Compensation
| Metric | Weighting | Threshold | Target | Maximum | Actual | Payout % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue ($) | 33.3% | $2,239.4m | $2,488.2m | $2,985.9m | $2,657.8m | 144.3% |
| Adjusted EBITDA ($) | 33.3% | $475.7m | $594.7m | $832.5m | $657.1m | 134.1% |
| Adjusted EPS ($) | 33.3% | $6.34 | $7.92 | $11.09 | $9.15 | 150.5% |
| STI Payout (Senior Plan avg) | — | — | — | — | — | 143.0% average |
| Discretionary Plan (Rahilly) | 25% of STI | — | Target $84,490 | — | Paid $129,175 | Above target |
Vesting:
- RSUs: 25% annually on each anniversary of grant date .
- Options: 33% annually on each anniversary; 7-year expiration .
Equity Ownership & Alignment
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Beneficial Ownership | 136,947 shares as of Mar 21, 2025; includes 72,283 options exercisable within 60 days; <1% of shares outstanding (25,612,639) |
| Pledging/Margins/Hedging | Insider Trading Policy prohibits pledges, margin accounts, hedging and derivatives; report notes none of reported shares are pledged |
| Stock Ownership Guidelines | 3× base salary for other executive officers; retain 50% of net shares until threshold; executives comply or are within timeline |
| 2024 Option Exercises | 27,158 shares exercised; value realized $1,600,587 |
| 2024 RSU Vesting | 13,030 shares vested; value realized $719,933 |
Unvested RSUs (as of Dec 31, 2024):
| Grant Date | Unvested RSUs (#) | Market Value ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | 3,032 | $290,708 |
| Mar 1, 2021 | 3,032 | $290,708 |
| Feb 8, 2022 | 3,802 | $364,536 |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 5,901 | $565,788 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | 35,532 | $3,406,808 |
2024 Grants (Rahilly):
| Award Type | Grant Date | Quantity | Exercise Price | Grant-Date Fair Value ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSUs | Feb 6, 2024 | 35,532 | — | $1,920,149 |
| Options | Feb 6, 2024 | 3,595 | $54.04 | $100,301 |
| Options | May 8, 2024 | 3,092 | $62.60 | $100,243 |
| Options | Aug 7, 2024 | 2,874 | $76.47 | $111,799 |
| Options | Nov 5, 2024 | 2,547 | $89.33 | $99,435 |
Outstanding Options by grant (as of Dec 31, 2024):
| Grant Date | Exercisable (#) | Unexercisable (#) | Exercise Price | Expiration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2019 | 15,278 | — | $23.96 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Feb 11, 2020 | 27,879 | — | $20.73 | Feb 11, 2027 |
| Aug 3, 2021 | 3,003 | 1,501 | $31.98 | Aug 3, 2028 |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 3,054 | 1,526 | $35.75 | Nov 4, 2028 |
| Feb 8, 2022 | 2,629 | 1,314 | $45.00 | Feb 8, 2029 |
| May 10, 2022 | 2,764 | 1,381 | $32.64 | May 10, 2029 |
| Aug 2, 2022 | 3,300 | 1,650 | $33.64 | Aug 2, 2029 |
| Nov 3, 2022 | 3,035 | 1,517 | $37.53 | Nov 3, 2029 |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1,278 | 2,556 | $52.41 | Feb 8, 2030 |
| May 10, 2023 | 1,180 | 2,359 | $42.63 | May 10, 2030 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | 987 | 1,974 | $55.22 | Aug 2, 2030 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | 1,078 | 2,156 | $41.49 | Nov 2, 2030 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | — | 3,595 | $54.04 | Feb 6, 2031 |
| May 8, 2024 | — | 3,092 | $62.60 | May 8, 2031 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | — | 2,874 | $76.47 | Aug 7, 2031 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | — | 2,547 | $89.33 | Nov 5, 2031 |
Deferred Compensation and SERP:
| Plan | Exec Contributions (2024, $) | Company Contributions (2024, $) | Aggregate Earnings (2024, $) | Balance at 12/31/2024 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enova NQSP | $25,355 | $14,790 | $61,161 | $518,049 |
| Enova SERP | — | $69,082 | $74,740 | $666,685 |
Perquisites and Tax Gross-ups (2024):
- Supplemental health/insurance benefits: $16,041 .
- Perquisites and other: $6,345, includes parking and matching 401(k); tax gross-up $732 .
Employment Terms
| Provision | Detail |
|---|---|
| Severance (non-CIC) | Severance Pay Plan grants 9–24 months of base salary depending on tenure (12–24 months for CEO; executives 9–24 months). Continued medical benefits during applicable period; payout of accrued PTO . |
| CIC Agreements (non-CEO execs) | If terminated without cause or resign with good reason within 12 months post-CIC: lump sum of base salary (1× higher of termination or CIC date), lump sum of annual bonus (1× higher of target for year or actual prior-year bonus), pro-rated target bonus, immediate vesting of cash and equity LTI awards, 12 months medical benefits, up to $25,000 outplacement . |
| Non-compete / Non-solicit | Confidentiality, non-disclosure, non-solicit, and non-compete for 12 months post-termination for non-CEO executives; applies to competing services within defined territory . |
| Clawbacks | SEC/NYSE-compliant incentive compensation recovery policy adopted Nov 2023; LTIP and STI plans include clawbacks for material restatements . |
| Insider Policy | Prohibits pledges, margin accounts, short sales, options, and hedging . |
Change-in-Control Economics (as of Dec 31, 2024 – illustrative amounts):
| Component | Amount ($) |
|---|---|
| Severance (base + bonus) | $790,578 (base) |
| Pro-rated target STI | $337,961 |
| Accelerated vesting (RSUs/options intrinsic value) | $6,211,661 |
| Health benefits | $39,246 |
| Accrued PTO | $31,335 |
| Outplacement | $25,000 |
| Total | $7,435,781 |
Investment Implications
- Alignment and retention: Significant unvested RSUs/options with multi-year vesting and 12-month non-compete support retention; CIC terms provide meaningful protection but with double-trigger vesting and 1× base/bonus, limiting windfall risk for non-CEO execs .
- Performance-linked pay: STI tied equally to revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS with above-target 2024 operational outcomes; Rahilly’s discretionary bonus was above target in 2023 and 2024, highlighting compliance and training execution focus .
- Insider selling pressure: 2024 realized value from option exercises ($1.6m) and RSU vesting ($0.72m) indicates periodic liquidity events; combined with quarterly option grants, monitor Form 4s around vest dates for supply dynamics .
- Governance risk mitigants: Strong clawback and hedging/pledging prohibitions; stock ownership guidelines (3× salary) and compliance/timeline disclosure reduce misalignment risk .
- Company context: 2024 YoY step-up in revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted EPS, and a robust TSR profile enhance pay-for-performance narrative; historical regulatory settlement in 2023 (CFPB penalty) is a compliance overhang to continue monitoring under Rahilly’s remit .
- Shareholder sentiment: Say-on-pay support at 88.8% for 2023 compensation suggests investor acceptance of pay design; continued linkage to performance will be scrutinized if macro credit conditions tighten .