Karine Gagnon
About Karine Gagnon
Karine Gagnon is the Vice President of Market Risks and Risk Quantification at Desjardins, with extensive experience in regulatory capital measurement and a strong educational background.
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Karine Gagnon holds the position of Conseillère, Mesure Du Capital Réglementaire, Vice President Risques De Marché Et Quantification Des Risques at Desjardins. In this role, she focuses on measuring regulatory capital and quantifying market risks, employing her extensive expertise in risk management.
Experience at Desjardins
Karine Gagnon has a long tenure at Desjardins, starting in 2010. Over the years, she has held various roles, including Conseillère en Centre de Contacts (2010-2014), Conseillère aux Entreprises (2014-2015), and her current position of Conseillère, Mesure Du Capital Réglementaire, Vice President Risques De Marché Et Quantification Des Risques since June 2018. This diverse experience at Desjardins has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the financial sector and risk management.
Experience at Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited
From 2015 to 2018, Karine Gagnon worked at Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited, where she served as an Administratrice de Comptes for one year and later as an Operations Support Specialist for two years. These roles allowed her to develop her skills in account administration and operational support, contributing to her well-rounded expertise in the financial industry.
Education and Qualifications
Karine Gagnon has a robust educational background. She studied at Université de Sherbrooke in 2016 and Maastricht University in 2013. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Arts from HEC Montréal, where she studied from 2011 to 2014. Earlier, she attended Cégep Édouard-Montpetit from 2008 to 2011. This educational journey has provided her with a solid foundation in financial and business studies, aiding her professional growth.
Current Role and Responsibilities
In her current role at Desjardins, Karine Gagnon focuses on the measurement of regulatory capital and the quantification of market risks. This involves analyzing financial data, assessing risk factors, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Her extensive experience in various aspects of the financial sector significantly contributes to her effectiveness in this high-responsibility position.