Noortje Kerstens

Noortje Kerstens is a seasoned professional currently serving as a Business Consultant at BLG Wonen since November 2023. Prior to this role, Noortje was associated with BNP Paribas CIB as an Associate in Corporate Coverage from January 2022 to November 2023, where responsibilities included origination, underwriting, credit monitoring, and loan administration. Experience prior to BNP Paribas includes a position as a Specialist in Financial Restructuring at Rabobank and a Global Trainee role at the same institution. Additional experience encompasses internships at the Nederlandse Vereniging van Banken and the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Thailand, along with research internships focused on economic development. Academic qualifications consist of a Master of Science in Political Science from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from Utrecht University, supplemented by an Erasmus exchange in Sociology and Criminology at the University of Cologne.