Kirsten Allen
About Kirsten Allen
Kirsten Allen serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Risk Management at KPMG Australia, a position she has held since 2020. With extensive experience in risk management roles at both KPMG and Westpac, she has developed a strong background in operational risk and governance.
Current Role at KPMG Australia
Kirsten Allen serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Risk Management at KPMG Australia. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the firm's risk management strategies and operational efficiency. Her role involves overseeing risk management practices and ensuring compliance with industry standards in Sydney, New South Wales.
Previous Experience at Westpac
Kirsten Allen has extensive experience at Westpac, where she held multiple roles over several years. She served as the Business Manager to the General Manager of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability for six months in 2016. Prior to that, she was the Head of Core Team in Group Services Risk from 2013 to 2015 and held various senior management positions in operational risk governance and framework from 2010 to 2013.
Experience at KPMG
Before her current role, Kirsten Allen worked at KPMG Australia as the Director of the Office of the Chief Risk Officer from 2017 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes a position at KPMG US as Director of Financial Risk Management from 2003 to 2007 and a managerial role at KPMG UK from 1999 to 2003. This diverse background in risk management across different regions has equipped her with a robust understanding of the field.
Educational Background in Risk Management
Kirsten Allen studied Risk Management at Glasgow Caledonian University, where she earned a BA Honours degree. This educational foundation has supported her career in risk management, providing her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her various roles in the industry.