Kirsten specialises in risk allocation, member analysis and asset allocation modelling techniques for multi-asset portfolios. Kirsten is a published author with papers appearing in ‘The Journal of Retirement’ among others. Prior to joining BTIS, she spent 15 years as a sell-side derivatives trader and quantitative researcher in a career spanning electricity, rates and equities asset classes.

In addition to quantitative research and modelling for BTIS, Kirsten’s team also manages $10bn in cash and fixed income on behalf of BT – part of the Westpac Group.