Kiersten Morales
About Kiersten Morales
Kiersten Morales is a Senior Associate at Fannie Mae's SF Risk Business Office, with a background in finance and economics from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Current Title and Responsibilities at Fannie Mae
Kiersten Morales is currently serving as the SF Risk Business Office - Senior Associate at Fannie Mae. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing risk management strategies that have improved operational efficiency. Additionally, she manages multiple high-impact projects simultaneously, showcasing her strong project management skills and her proficiency with advanced data visualization tools like Tableau and Power BI for financial analysis. Kiersten is also actively involved in mentoring junior analysts and interns, contributing to their professional growth and development.
Previous Roles at Fannie Mae
Before her current position, Kiersten Morales worked as an SF Risk Rotation Program Associate at Fannie Mae from 2020 to 2022 in Plano, Texas. During her tenure in this rotational program, she gained a comprehensive understanding of Fannie Mae's risk management processes. Her work in this role laid the foundation for her current responsibilities, equipping her with essential skills and knowledge required for senior-level risk management tasks.
Work Experience at Raytheon
Kiersten Morales had a stint at Raytheon as a Financial Proposal Analyst Intern from 2019 to 2020 for 7 months. In this role, she was involved in the financial analysis and preparation of proposals, gaining valuable experience in the aerospace and defense sector. This role helped her hone her analytical skills and understanding of financial planning and execution in a high-stakes environment.
Educational Background
Kiersten Morales holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Finance and Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas, which she earned between 2016 and 2020. Her educational background has provided a strong foundation in financial principles and economic theories, which she applies in her various roles. Her academic training has helped her excel in advanced financial analysis and risk management tasks.
Early Career Positions
Kiersten Morales's early career includes various roles that provided a broad range of experiences. She worked as a Wealth Management Intern at Morgan Stanley in 2018 for 3 months, where she gained initial exposure to wealth management and client advisory services. She also served as a Cast Member at Walt Disney World from 2018 to 2019 for 5 months in the Orlando, Florida Area, enhancing her customer service skills. Additionally, she worked as a Peer Advisor at The University of Texas at Dallas from 2017 to 2018 for 9 months, supporting fellow students and contributing to her leadership and advisory abilities.