Brendan Markey-Towler

Brendan Markey-Towler is an experienced finance and economics professional, currently serving as a Senior Credit Analyst in Portfolio Management at Westpac since August 2021, where responsibilities include reviewing complex credit exposures and engaging stakeholders. Brendan has also held various academic positions, including Sessional Lecturer at The University of Queensland and Tutor at Queensland University of Technology, covering subjects such as economics and financial management. Previous roles include Senior Advisor at Evidn, Research Affiliate at RMIT University, and extensive research and teaching positions at The University of Queensland, complemented by a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from The University of Queensland. Brendan's career is marked by a strong foundation in risk analysis, economic research, and academic contributions in the field of economics.