Karen Finn
About Karen Finn
Karen Finn is a Manager in Credit - Structured Property Finance and Corporate Finance at Investec in London, England. She holds a Master's in Management and has extensive experience in credit decision-making and loan structuring.
Work at Investec
Karen Finn serves as the Manager of Credit for Structured Property Finance and Corporate Finance at Investec. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's operations in London, England. In her role, she participates in all aspects of credit decision-making, including attending property and corporate credit committee meetings. She collaborates with various desks to explore new lending opportunities, manage loan structuring, conduct ongoing reviews, and perform credit amendments. Additionally, she is involved in recovery efforts and overall portfolio analysis, demonstrating her comprehensive engagement in the credit process.
Education and Expertise
Karen Finn has a strong academic background in finance and management. She earned a Master’s in Management from University College Dublin, specifically from the Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, completing her studies from 2010 to 2011. She also holds a Professional Diploma in Financial Advice from the Institute of Bankers Ireland, which she pursued from 2012 to 2013. Earlier, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Sociological and Political Studies from the National University of Ireland, Galway, from 2007 to 2010. Furthermore, she achieved a Professional Diploma in Accounting and Business through ACCA Alumni from 2014 to 2015, and a Diplóma sa Ghaeilge from the same university from 2008 to 2010.
Background
Karen Finn's educational journey began at the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she studied for her Bachelor of Arts degree. Following this, she continued her education at University College Dublin, focusing on management and financial advice. Her diverse academic qualifications reflect her commitment to understanding various aspects of finance and business. Throughout her career, she has developed expertise in structured property finance, growth and leveraged finance, corporate acquisitions finance, and asset-based lending, which she applies in her current role at Investec.
Achievements
As a Manager at Investec, Karen Finn acts as a voting member of the Investec Bank plc Credit Committee. Her role involves significant responsibilities in credit decision-making and portfolio management. She has successfully engaged in various aspects of credit operations, including liaising with different desks for new lending opportunities and managing loan structuring. Her participation in credit committee meetings and her focus on structured finance highlight her contributions to the firm's strategic financial initiatives.