Dean Ward

Dean Ward is a seasoned finance professional currently serving as a Funding Manager at Athena Home Loans since June 2022. Prior to this role, Dean accumulated over a decade of experience at Macquarie Group, where responsibilities included managing interest rate and liquidity risk for the retail bank, developing risk management strategies, executing interest rate derivatives, and overseeing regulatory reporting. Dean's career began in customer service and progressed through various roles, including referee for the NSW State League Football and positions at Hurstville Aquatic Leisure Centre. Dean holds a Bachelor of Economics from UNSW and a High School Certificate from Aquinas College Menai.