Brendan Kelly
About Brendan Kelly
Brendan Kelly serves as the Acting Head of Country Risk at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a position he has held since 2018. He previously worked at the Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of the Treasury, focusing on U.S.-China economic relations.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Brendan Kelly serves as the Acting Head of Country Risk at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the analysis and management of risks associated with international economic conditions. His role involves assessing the implications of global events on the U.S. economy and financial system.
Previous Experience at the Department of Defense
From 2006 to 2009, Brendan Kelly worked at the Department of Defense as the China Country Director. During his tenure in Beijing, he was responsible for coordinating U.S. defense policy related to China. He planned and drafted briefing papers for high-level engagements with Chinese economic and financial officials.
Experience at the U.S. Department of the Treasury
Brendan Kelly served as an International Economist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury from 2009 to 2014. In this role, he provided analysis on China's macroeconomic reforms and political economy to senior Treasury officials. He also played a key role in the formulation of policy deliverables and negotiations with Chinese government agencies.
Educational Background
Brendan Kelly studied at Harvard University, where he earned an A.B. in Social Studies. He furthered his education at The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), obtaining an M.A. in International Economics and China Studies with distinction from 2006 to 2009.