Karen Vella has extensive experience in client services and asset management, currently serving as the International Client Services Manager at MA Financial Group since December 2021, after progressing from a Client Services Executive role. Prior to this, Karen held the position of Client Service Manager for Unlisted Managed Funds at BoardRoom Australia from February 2020 to December 2021. Between 2008 and 2017, Karen worked at Link Market Services, advancing from a Share Plan Officer to the role of Client Relationship Assistant Manager focused on Employee Share Plans. Earlier in the career, Karen was employed at ANZ as a Refinance and Mortgage Settlement Officer. Academically, Karen holds a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Technology Sydney and a Diploma of Financial Planning from Kaplan Professional.