Robert J. Richmond

Robert J. Richmond is an Associate Professor of Finance at New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, where he has been on the faculty since 2016. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.S. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is also a Faculty Research Fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER), reflecting his active contributions to economic research.

• Ph.D. in Finance, UCLA Anderson School of Management (2016)
• B.S. in Applied Mathematics, University of Colorado at Boulder (2011)

His research focuses on international finance, macroeconomics, and asset pricing, with an emphasis on global trade networks, currency risk, institutional investor behavior, and the integration of machine learning methods in finance. He investigates how trade and social connectedness influence exchange rates and asset prices, and how investor demand shapes global imbalances and dollar strength.

His recent publications span top journals including the Journal of Finance, Review of Financial Studies, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Economic Studies. The work demonstrates a strong trend toward combining traditional asset pricing theory with novel data sources—such as social networks and institutional holdings—and advanced modeling techniques, including embeddings derived from AI. Key themes include the role of convenience yields, reserve asset competition, and the impact of passive investing on equity valuations.

Scientific Awards and Honors:

• Yuki Arai Faculty Research Prize (2024)
• Vienna Symposium Best Paper Award (2023, 2020)
• NASDAQ Best Paper Award at WFA (2022)
• Annual Conference on International Finance Best Paper Award (2016)
• Cubist Systematic Strategies Ph.D. Candidate Award (2016)
• Xavier Drèze Award for Outstanding Ph.D. Research (2016)
• Best Finance Ph.D. Dissertation Award (2015)

Professor Richmond has advised on numerous research projects and has presented his work extensively at leading academic institutions and conferences worldwide. He serves on editorial boards and conference committees, including the American Finance Association and Western Finance Association. His teaching includes PhD-level Asset Pricing and MBA Foundations of Finance. He is actively involved in curriculum development, particularly in FinTech, and serves on key departmental committees including PhD admissions and faculty recruiting.

He is affiliated with research centers such as the NBER and participates in the Online International Finance and Macroeconomics Seminar as an organizer. His work has implications for central banking, financial regulation, and investment strategy.