Kirsten Lee

Kirsten Lee is a skilled financial services professional with expertise in credit analysis, investment-grade credit, and US banks. Her analytical, collaborative and problem-solving skills have enabled her to excel in her career. Kirsten’s professional accomplishments include leading the purchase activity and coverage of US banks, as well as conducting liquidation analysis following the collapse of several US banks.

Previously, Kirsten worked as a senior investment analyst at John Handcock Financial, where she supported John Hancock's general accounts fixed income investment portfolio. In this role, she covered investments across financial institutions and structured products in both public and private markets. She also made recommendations on purchase activity and interacted with rating agencies, sell-side analysts and executive management teams to gain market perspective and discuss new lending opportunities.