Rob Kiernan
About Rob Kiernan
Rob Kiernan serves as the Credit & Portfolio Risk Analytics Lead for Portfolio Construction at Legal & General, where he has worked since 2014. He holds an MSc in Operational Research from the University of Southampton and a CQF from 7 City - Wilmott.
Work at Legal & General
Rob Kiernan has been employed at Legal & General since 2014, where he serves as the Credit & Portfolio Risk Analytics Lead in Portfolio Construction. His role involves overseeing risk analytics related to credit and portfolio management. He has contributed to the development of strategies that enhance portfolio performance while managing associated risks. His tenure at Legal & General spans a decade, during which he has played a key role in advancing the company's analytical capabilities in credit risk.
Education and Expertise
Rob Kiernan holds a Master of Science degree in Operational Research from the University of Southampton. He also completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) at 7 City - Wilmott. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and operational research, which are critical in his current role in risk analytics and portfolio construction.
Background
Rob Kiernan has extensive experience in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over two decades. He began his professional journey at Barclays, where he worked as a Senior Quantitative Analyst from 1998 to 2004. He then held various significant positions, including Principal Advisor at KPMG and Associate Director at HSBC, before joining Legal & General. His background includes a strong focus on credit portfolio management and risk analytics.
Previous Work Experience
Prior to his current position, Rob Kiernan held several key roles in prominent financial institutions. He worked at Royal Bank of Scotland as a Senior Manager in Group Credit Portfolio Analytics from 2004 to 2007. Following that, he served as Associate Director for Active Credit Portfolio Management at HSBC from 2007 to 2009. He then joined KPMG as a Principal Advisor in Credit Portfolio Management & Modelling, where he worked from 2009 until 2014.