Kathryn Parker, Cfa
About Kathryn Parker, Cfa
Kathryn Parker, CFA, is a Senior Associate in Luxury Goods Research at Jefferies, with extensive experience in financial analysis and market trends within the luxury goods industry.
Career at Jefferies
Kathryn Parker is currently serving as a Senior Associate in Luxury Goods Research at Jefferies, a position she has held since 2020. Prior to this role, she worked as an Associate in Luxury Goods Research at the same company from 2017 to 2019. During her time at Jefferies, Parker has contributed to the development of equity research reports focusing on the luxury goods sector. She has also developed a strong network of contacts within the luxury goods sector and participated in industry conferences and seminars.
Professional Experience at Goldman Sachs
Kathryn Parker's experience at Goldman Sachs includes roles as an Associate in Private Wealth Management and a Financial Analyst. She served as an Associate for 8 months in 2017, focusing on private wealth management in London. Previously, from 2013 to 2016, she worked as a Financial Analyst, also based in London. Parker's early career with Goldman Sachs began as a Summer Intern in Investment Management in 2012.
Early Career and Internships
Kathryn Parker's early career includes a variety of internships and positions. She worked at Applied Value as an Intern in Shanghai, China for 2 months in 2011. She also gained experience at UBS as an Intern for 1 month and at the British Council as a Prime Minister's Global Fellow with a placement at KPMG for 1 month in 2009. Additionally, she worked as a Campaigner for Simon Wright MP and as an Intern for Andrew Duff MEP.
Educational Background
Kathryn Parker studied at the Department of Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) from 2010 to 2013. During her time at LSE, she held leadership roles such as President of the LSE Equestrian Society and Goldman Sachs Campus Ambassador. Prior to attending LSE, she studied at Wymondham College from 2006 to 2009.
Expertise in Luxury Goods Research
Kathryn Parker possesses extensive expertise in analyzing market trends and consumer behavior within the luxury goods industry. She utilizes advanced financial modeling techniques to evaluate luxury goods companies. Her role at Jefferies has enabled her to become an expert in the field, contributing to detailed equity research reports and staying actively involved in industry-related conferences and seminars.