CQF Alumni Perspectives: How AI Is Transforming Quant Careers

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CQF Alumni Perspectives: How AI Is Transforming Quant Careers

Fredrick Tremblay, Naomi Yarrow, Tony Parish
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Wed 3 Jun 2026
18:00 - 19:15 BST
Online

Event Description

Join us for an unfiltered conversation with CQF alumni on what it really takes to break into quant finance – and how AI is transforming the work of professionals in the industry. From first roles and pivotal projects to real-world AI use cases and how quant roles are changing, this panel will share practical lessons, honest challenges, and actionable advice for anyone exploring or building a career in quantitative finance.

Learning Outcomes:

Understand the critical expertise and knowledge for quantitative finance professionals.
Appreciate how AI may reshape future workflows, and career opportunities over the next 12-24 months.
Apply alumni insight to audience’s own learning and development.

Speakers

Fredrick Tremblay

Frederick Tremblay is a Vice President in Model Risk Management at BMO Financial Group, where he oversees the validation of quantitative models used across the bank. He completed his CQF in 2017, complementing his CFA and FRM designations. Frederick’s career has focused on model validation, risk management, and ensuring regulatory compliance in banking. Based in Canada, he has extensive experience evaluating complex pricing models, credit risk frameworks, and market risk methodologies. His triple-designation background (CFA, FRM, CQF) provides him with a comprehensive view of both the business and technical aspects of quantitative finance.

Naomi Yarrow

Naomi Yarrow is a Senior Quantitative Analyst at Lloyds Banking Group, where she works within the Model Risk team validating pricing and risk models. She completed her CQF in 2019 while working full-time, driven by her interest in derivatives pricing and quantitative finance. Prior to her current role, Naomi worked as a Graduate Analyst at Lloyds and has built her career in financial services with a focus on model validation and risk management. She holds a degree in Mathematics and is passionate about applying rigorous quantitative methods to real-world banking challenges.

Tony Parish

Tony Parish is a Quantitative Analyst at AXA Investment Managers, specializing in derivatives pricing, risk management, and quantitative strategies within asset management. He completed his CQF in 2018, adding to his CFA qualification to deepen his technical capabilities in derivatives and programming. Tony’s career has spanned multiple aspects of quantitative finance, including portfolio construction and risk analytics. With a strong foundation in both fundamental and quantitative analysis, he brings a practical perspective on how quants bridge theory and real-world investment decisions in the buy-side environment.