Ana Karen Roldan
Experienced Economist and Financial Analyst with a Ph.D. and over 9 years of expertise in quantitative research, economic forecasting, financial markets, and central banking. Altruistic and collaborative leader with a proven ability to develop sophisticated analytical models for financial market risk assessment, foreign reserves management, and regulatory evaluations, working effectively with multidisciplinary teams. I am seeking to apply my analytical and quantitative expertise to support the development and implementation of economic and financial policies in an organization committed to excellence, innovation, and promoting economic stability and prosperity in Canada.
SELECT ACHIEVEMENTS
- Published two influential papers in top-tier journals on key topics in Mathematical Finance, including derivatives, commodities, portfolio management, optimization, and algorithmic trading.
- Presented central bank research models and findings to multiple central banks, including Colombia, Bolivia, and the Bahamas, facilitating cross-border collaboration to refine methodologies and inspire the implementation of new approaches within their countries:
- “Mexico’s experience with exchange interventions in a free-floating regime”
- “Theoretical and practical models for Optimal International Reserves”
- Guest speaker “Stochastic Modelling of Big Data in Finance, Insurance and Energy Markets”, Banff International Research Station.
Education
Ph. D. Mathematics and Statistics 2018 – 2023
University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta
Thesis: Stochastic Optimal Control Problems in Limit Order Books for Various Stochastic Models.
Supervisor: Anatoliy Swishchuk, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary
Co-Supervisor: Alexandru Badescu, Faculty of Science, University of Calgary
M. Sc. Economics 2011 – 2013
The College of Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico¹
Thesis: Client Effects and Interest Rates in the Government Bond Market
Advisor: Jose Miguel Torres, Economic Studies Centre, The College of Mexico
¹ Credential assessed by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS, Alberta) on Sep 10, 2024, with the following description: The Master’s degree generally compares to the competition of a Master’s degree with a focus in economics.
B. Sc. Actuarial Science 2006 – 2011
National Autonomous University of Mexico²
Graduated for excellence, expansion and deepening of knowledge
² Credential assessed by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS, Alberta) on Sep 10, 2024, with the following description: The Title of Actuary generally compares to the competition of a four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in actuarial science.