Benjamin Croitoru

Benjamin Croitoru is an Associate Professor of Finance at McGill University's Faculty of Management, serving as Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs and Academic Director of the McGill Personal Finance Essentials course (300,000+ participants). He holds a PhD in Finance from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, and diplomas in Actuarial Science and Economics from French institutions.

His research focuses on asset pricing under market imperfections, including taxation, transaction costs, and portfolio constraints. Notable areas include international finance, heterogeneous beliefs, and strategic market behavior. His work has appeared in top journals like the Journal of Financial Economics and Review of Financial Studies.

Dr. Croitoru has received awards including the Junior Faculty Chair (2000–2003) and MBA Japan Teaching Award (2019). His grants span SSHRC, IFM2, and FQRSC programs. He teaches finance at all academic levels and leads initiatives like the globally recognized Personal Finance Essentials course.

His administrative roles include overseeing undergraduate programs and advising on financial literacy. He has presented research globally and engages in media commentary on portfolio management and financial markets.