Ellen Keizner
About Ellen Keizner
Ellen Keizner serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in non-financial risk management, particularly in the banking sector, having held various roles at organizations such as Bank of Ireland and KPMG.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Ellen Keizner serves as an Associate Director at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2021. She works within the Risk Strategy & Technology team, focusing on enhancing non-financial risk management strategies for large-scale financial institutions. Her role involves overseeing risk consulting projects and providing strategic guidance to clients in the financial sector.
Previous Experience at KPMG Australia
Prior to her current role, Ellen worked at KPMG Australia as a Manager in Risk Consulting from 2019 to 2021. During this time, she contributed to various risk management initiatives and developed expertise in non-financial risk management. Her experience at KPMG has provided her with a solid foundation in risk strategy and consulting.
Work History in Banking and Finance
Ellen has extensive experience in the banking sector, having held several positions at Bank of Ireland. She served as a Conduct Risk Manager from 2016 to 2019 and as a Conduct Risk Advisor for a brief period in 2015. Additionally, she participated in the Retail UK Graduate Scheme from 2013 to 2015. Her roles involved managing conduct risk and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Educational Background
Ellen studied Management Studies at the University of York, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Management from 2009 to 2012. She also pursued further education at The London Institute of Banking & Finance, obtaining a Certificate in Financial Administration and Planning in 2015 and a Diploma in Retail Banking Conduct of Business in 2016. Additionally, she studied Dance at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, achieving a Diploma in Performing Arts.
Early Career Experience
Ellen began her career with a Human Resources Summer Internship at Prudential Assurance in 2011. She then transitioned to BorgWarner, where she worked as an HR Graduate from 2012 to 2013. This early experience laid the groundwork for her later roles in risk management and consulting within the financial services industry.