Meet our inaugural Master of Financial Risk Management students: Ali and Carmen

We’re excited to have finalized our first-ever class for the Master of Financial Risk Management (MFRM) program. Wondering what the class is like? In this post, we’re pleased to introduce Ali Koteiche and Carmen Quiroz, two students in our inaugural MFRM class this September. Ali Koteiche  MFRM Candidate Prior Education: Bachelors of Commerce, University of […]

Meet Katarina Vitek: Master of Financial Risk Management Assistant Director

Hello everyone! My name is Katarina Vitek and I am excited to be the new Assistant Director for the Master of Financial Risk Management recruitment and admissions team. Since its launch in October 2015, we’ve received an incredible amount of interest from prospective students as well as from employers in the industry. Currently, we are […]

It’s a first! Ontario’s only Master of Financial Risk Management

Sometimes, it’s worth celebrating firsts and reveling a little. Did you know? Rotman’s Master of Financial Risk Management is the only master’s level program in Ontario specializing in this area. Why? It’s what the industry demands. While Canada weathered the credit crisis of 2007-2009 fairly well in the global context, what the crisis highlighted is […]

What It Takes to be a Financial Risk Management Expert

Rotman knows what it takes to be a financial risk management expert. Our new Master of Financial Risk Management program is led by Rotman’s own globally renowned academics including the influential John Hull and risk management expert Peter Christoffersen, among others with strong ties to industry. Professor John Hull is best known for his books Risk […]

Meet Elma Castillo: Master of Financial Risk Management Assistant Director

Hello, my name is Elma Castillo, and I’m thrilled to be recruiting for the inaugural Master of Financial Risk Management class. I’ll be using this blog to provide information about the Rotman School and about the MFRM program. You can expect to see posts about application tips, faculty profiles, upcoming events and more. If you’re […]