Samuel Riard
About Samuel Riard
Samuel Riard is an Investor Relations Associate at Index Ventures, where he has worked since 2019. He has a strong educational background in financial engineering and applied mathematics, complemented by prior experience in financial reporting and activity monitoring.
Work at Index Ventures
Samuel Riard has been serving as an Investor Relations Associate at Index Ventures since 2019. In this role, he focuses on fostering relationships with investors and contributing to venture capital funding projects. His work involves leveraging his financial and computing skills to support the firm's investment strategies and initiatives. His experience in this position spans over five years and takes place in Geneva, Switzerland.
Previous Experience
Prior to his current role, Samuel Riard worked at BNP Paribas as an Activity Monitoring & Reporting Officer for three months in 2018, located in the Région de Genève, Suisse. He also held the position of Financial Reporting Assistant at Sopra Banking Software in 2017 for four months in Annecy. These roles provided him with valuable insights into financial reporting and activity monitoring within the banking sector.
Education and Expertise
Samuel Riard has a diverse educational background that includes a Master of Science in Management from Grenoble Ecole de Management, completed in 2018. He also holds a double diploma with a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from CY Cergy Paris Université, achieved in 2017. Additionally, he earned an Engineering diploma with a Master of Science in Financial Engineering from CY Tech, which he completed in 2019. His studies have equipped him with a strong foundation in financial engineering and business principles.
Academic Background
Samuel Riard's academic journey began at Louis Lachenal High School, where he studied Mathematics, Physics, and Engineering sciences from 2013 to 2015. This foundational education set the stage for his advanced studies in financial mathematics and management, reflecting his commitment to developing expertise in quantitative analysis and business strategies.