CQF Alumni Perspectives: How AI Is Transforming Quant Careers

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CQF Alumni Perspectives: How AI Is Transforming Quant Careers

Frederick 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

Frederick Tremblay

Frederick Tremblay is Vice‑President, Investment Solutions at Desjardins Group, Canada’s leading cooperative financial group. He also serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Desjardins Investments and Desjardins Trust.

Over more than two decades at Desjardins, he has held a variety of senior roles spanning investment management, risk, and operations. Today, he leads the Investment Solutions business, with responsibility for strategy, product manufacturing, and execution across a broad range of investment solutions. He also oversees the strategic direction, governance, and operational performance of Desjardins’ fiduciary and custody platforms.

His career reflects a continuous progression from technical foundations to executive leadership, with a strong focus on how quantitative insight, risk discipline, and operational excellence come together in real‑world asset management.

He holds a master’s degree in finance and is a CFA, FRM, and CQF charterholder.

Naomi Yarrow

Naomi Yarrow is Head of Valuations at NatWest Group, operating at Managing Director level, with over 20 years’ experience spanning front‑office trading, quantitative valuation, and model risk. She has held senior leadership roles across Capital Risk Oversight, Valuation Policy, and Model Management, and works extensively with regulators and executive committees. Naomi holds a PhD in Chemistry and completed the Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) in 2006, combining deep quantitative expertise with senior‑level governance and strategic oversight.