Jen Gershman

Jen Gershman has extensive work experience in the banking industry, specializing in risk management and compliance. Jen is currently serving as the Head of Risk and Compliance at the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange since February 2023. Prior to this, they held the position of Senior Risk Manager at Westpac, starting in September 2020. From November 2018 to August 2020, Jen worked at Commonwealth Bank as a Senior Risk Manager, focusing on risk standards, policies, capability, and culture. Additionally, they served as a Risk and Compliance Manager at Commonwealth Bank from November 2017 to November 2018. Jen's earlier roles include working as a Risk Analyst at Clydesdale Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland Business, and Lloyds Banking Group. Before venturing into the banking industry, they were a Teacher and Head of Curriculum Development in the education sector from September 2011 to August 2014. Jen also gained experience as a Collections and Recoveries Training Facilitator at Bank of America from July 2009 to August 2010.

Jen Gershman completed a BA with hons in English from the University of Chester from 2006 to 2009. Subsequently, they obtained a PGCE in Secondary English from Manchester Metropolitan University from 2010 to 2011.