Monique Cronin
About Monique Cronin
Monique Cronin serves as the Vice President at Burford Capital, where she has worked since 2018. She has extensive experience in the legal and financial sectors, having held various managerial roles at notable organizations in Australia.
Work at Burford Capital
Monique Cronin has served as Vice President at Burford Capital since 2018. She leads the Sydney office, where she is responsible for developing new business opportunities and managing relationships with Australian legal firms and corporate litigation funding. Cronin has played a key role in establishing and maintaining Burford Capital's presence in the Australian market, focusing on new origination and business development opportunities within the region.
Professional Background
Monique Cronin has extensive experience in the legal and financial sectors. Before joining Burford Capital, she worked at several organizations including Bravehearts Inc. as Director, Slater and Gordon Lawyers as Consultant Lawyer, and Maurice Blackburn Lawyers as Lawyer/Business Development Manager. Her roles have spanned various functions, including management, business development, and legal consulting, primarily in Brisbane and Sydney.
Education and Expertise
Monique Cronin holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) with Honours from Queensland University of Technology (QUT). She also completed the HCA Leadership Program at Harvard Business School, focusing on Leadership and Corporate Accountability. Additionally, she has an Advanced Diploma of Financial Services from Deakin University, enhancing her expertise in financial services and corporate governance.
Previous Positions
Throughout her career, Monique Cronin has held various positions at National Australia Bank, including Sales & Service Manager, Practice Development Manager, and State Protection Training Manager. She also worked as Regional Manager for Perpetual Limited and as Head of Distribution at St Andrew's Australia. These roles contributed to her comprehensive understanding of business development and client management in financial services.