Ailien is an associate for the firm’s institutional services group.  Her primary responsibilities include developing, servicing and supporting our institutional client and consultant relationships.  She also provides administrative support for the Institutional Services Director, Portfolio Strategies Director, the Brandes Institute, and the Brandes Fixed Income Group.  Previously, Ailien worked in the settlements group and accounting department, resolving trade settlement discrepancies and payment processing.  She earned a B.A. in economics at the University of California, San Diego, and has 13 years of investment experience.