Kirsten Manire
About Kirsten Manire
Kirsten Manire is the Vice President of IT & Operations, Public Securities Group at Brookfield Asset Management in Chicago, with over 15 years of experience in finance and operations.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Kirsten Manire serves as the Vice President of IT and Operations for the Public Securities Group at Brookfield Asset Management. Based in Chicago, she oversees the IT and operational aspects, ensuring the efficiency and scalability of the firm's technology platform. Her extensive experience and leadership play a vital role in the company's ongoing success and innovation in this sector.
Previous Roles at Brookfield Asset Management
Kirsten Manire has held multiple positions at Brookfield Asset Management over the past 15 years. Before becoming Vice President, she served as Assistant Vice President of IT & Operations, and Fund Accounting, and also as a Senior Accountant. Her tenure also includes roles such as Finance & Accounting Associate and Operations Associate, demonstrating her broad expertise across various departments.
Educational Background
Kirsten Manire earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Illinois Chicago, where she studied from 2005 to 2007. Prior to this, she attended the University of Tennessee at Martin from 2003 to 2005, where she pursued studies in Finance, Economics, and Spanish.
Experience in Fund Accounting and Operations
Throughout her time at Brookfield Asset Management, Kirsten Manire has garnered extensive experience in fund accounting and operations. Notably, she has been instrumental in implementing process improvements that reduced operational costs and enhanced reporting capabilities. Her ability to lead teams and integrate new financial software has significantly benefited the Public Securities Group.
Key Contributions to Brookfield Asset Management
Kirsten Manire has played a key role in transitioning Brookfield Asset Management's technology platform to a more efficient and scalable model. Her implementations have produced substantial cost savings and process improvements. Kirsten's leadership in integrating new financial software has greatly enhanced the firm's reporting capabilities, showcasing her expertise in IT and operations within the asset management industry.