Manuel Morales

Manuel Morales is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Montreal since 2005. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (2003) from Concordia University, an M.Sc. in Statistics (2000) from Concordia, and a B.Sc. in Mathematics (1996) from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. His research focuses on Financial and Actuarial Mathematics, particularly in Ruin Theory, Lévy processes, and High-Frequency Finance. He leads applied projects integrating Machine Learning in Banking and ESG Investment, and has pioneered AI governance frameworks at the National Bank of Canada as their Chief AI Scientist.

Education:

• Ph.D. Mathematics, Concordia University, 2003
• M.Sc. Statistics, Concordia University, 2000
• B.Sc. Mathematics, National Autonomous University of Mexico, 1996

Research Interests: His work spans theoretical and applied directions, including non-Gaussian option pricing, regime-switching models, Limit Order Book dynamics simulation, and AI applications in finance. He emphasizes responsible investment and ESG factors through alternative data analysis.

Advising & Partnerships: Supervises Master’s/Ph.D. students in Insurance and Financial Mathematics. Leads the FinML Network (since 2018) and collaborates with industry partners like the National Bank of Canada on AI-driven financial projects. His grants and contracts enable applied research in high-frequency market surveillance and model governance.

Labs & Teams: Directs the FinML Network and oversees the National Bank’s AI initiatives, focusing on AI governance and algorithmic trading strategies.