Dirk Bester

Dirk Bester is a seasoned quantitative analyst with extensive experience in risk pricing, behavioral modeling, and insurance risk assessment. Currently serving as Senior Quantitative Analyst at Millennium Advisors, LLC since January 2023, Dirk previously held positions as Quant Analyst and Risk Pricing Technical Lead at nPlan, where risk pricing tools for the construction industry were developed. Prior roles include Vice President at Barclays Investment Bank, specializing in Treasury analytics, and Chief Scientific Officer at Sciemus, overseeing the development of risk assessment tools for various sectors, culminating in the company's recognition as "Risk Modeller of the Year" in 2015. Dirk's academic credentials include a DPhil in Statistics from the University of Oxford, where research focused on Bayesian methods and Markov Chain Monte Carlo algorithms, alongside earlier qualifications in Actuarial Science.