Christopher Mc Laren MBA, MSc, Cfa, C AI A, Frm
About Christopher Mc Laren MBA, MSc, Cfa, C AI A, Frm
Christopher McLaren is a Senior Product Manager at Borealis AI, where he focuses on developing AI products for capital markets and financial services. He has extensive experience in risk management and quantitative analysis, having held various senior roles at the National Bank of Canada over a span of more than a decade.
Current Role at Borealis AI
Christopher Mc Laren serves as a Senior Product Manager at Borealis AI since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with researchers, machine learning engineers, and business stakeholders to develop AI products that influence the future of capital markets and financial services. His focus is on leveraging his expertise in financial engineering and data science to drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Experience at National Bank of Canada
Christopher Mc Laren has extensive experience at the National Bank of Canada, where he held various senior roles from 2003 to 2022. His positions included Senior Manager - Risk Oversight Global Equities and Counterparty Credit Risk, Chief Advisor – Risk Oversight Enterprise Market Risk, and Chief Quantitative Analyst – Credit Risk Analysis and Production. His work involved risk management, quantitative analysis, and oversight of market risk, contributing to the bank's strategic risk framework.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Christopher Mc Laren holds multiple degrees and professional certifications. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from HEC Montréal, a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Financial Engineering from HEC Montréal, and a Graduate Diploma in Data Science and Machine Learning from McGill University. He also holds several professional designations, including CFA, FRM, CAIA, and a Data Scientist Certificate from DataCamp.com.
Background in Financial Analysis and Risk Management
Christopher Mc Laren has a solid background in financial analysis and risk management. He began his career as a Corporate Financial Analyst at Discreet and progressed through various roles at the National Bank of Canada, focusing on quantitative analysis and risk oversight. His experience spans over two decades, emphasizing his expertise in counterparty risk management, market risk appetite, and financial engineering.
Focus on Team Building and Innovation
Christopher Mc Laren emphasizes building and nurturing small, high-performing technical teams to foster innovation and value creation. His leadership approach involves integrating financial engineering, analysis, and AI technical skills to enhance team performance and drive successful project outcomes in the financial sector.