Patrick Dredge, Cfa, MBA
About Patrick Dredge, Cfa, MBA
Patrick Dredge is the Head of Capital Solutions and Ratings Advisory at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, where he has worked since 2019. With over 15 years of experience in banking and insurance, he specializes in structured capital and capital markets solutions.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Patrick Dredge has been serving as the Head of Capital Solutions & Ratings Advisory at QBE Insurance since 2019. In this role, he focuses on structured capital and capital markets solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in the banking and insurance sectors. His tenure at QBE has included responsibilities that encompass capital management and ratings advisory, contributing to the company's strategic financial initiatives. Prior to this position, he held the role of Executive Manager: Capital & Ratings Advisory at QBE from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Dredge holds a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) in 2012. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Commerce with Honours (BCom, Hons) in Information Technology at Rhodes University. His educational background supports his specialization in capital management and ratings advisory, as well as his strong skills in financial analysis.
Background
Patrick Dredge has over 15 years of professional experience in the banking and insurance industries. His career began at Rhodes University as a lecturer in 2004. He then transitioned to various roles, including Business Analyst at SARS and Senior Business Analyst at Investec. He has held several senior positions, including Senior Manager at Commonwealth Bank and Head of Credit Capital at Investec, before joining QBE Insurance.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Patrick Dredge has demonstrated expertise in structured capital and capital markets solutions. His roles have included significant responsibilities in capital management and ratings advisory, showcasing his ability to navigate complex financial landscapes. His work has contributed to the strategic initiatives of the organizations he has been part of, particularly during his time at QBE Insurance and Investec.