Kim joined ASB in 2015 and has worked for both ASB and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia in Sydney over the last 8 years. Kim enjoys all facets of working as a bank economist, including economic forecasting as well as more in-depth macro-economic analysis. She has a particular expertise in foreign exchange strategy and a keen interest in sustainable economics. She also enjoys getting out and about to help people better understand the economic environment they are operating in.
Kim grew up in Northland before heading to Auckland University where she graduated with a BA/BCom (1st class honours) in Economics, Statistics and Politics. She also interned with the New Zealand Treasury while completing her studies before starting her career as an economic consultant.