Sean Klein

Sean Klein is a Lecturer at The Paul Merage School of Business at the University of California, Irvine, and also serves as a Lecturer in Economics at UCLA. He is affiliated with the Finance department at UCI, where he contributes to academic programs with expertise in econometrics and financial regulation.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, an M.A. in Economics from UCLA, and a B.A. in Business Economics from UCLA.

Sean's research focuses on advanced econometric methods such as dynamic correlations and post-selection inference, alongside critical financial topics including household savings behavior, portfolio choice, and regulatory modeling. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world financial applications, particularly in risk modeling and regulatory analytics.

Although specific publications are not listed in the provided text, his research trajectory emphasizes quantitative and policy-relevant economics, particularly in financial institutions and macroeconomic stress testing.

• Director of Stress Testing, MUFG Union Bank
• Former Quantitative Analyst, PIMCO

Sean has held significant industry roles involving the development of macroeconomic credit risk models for regulatory use, bank risk modeling, and retirement product design. These positions reflect applied research leadership and deep engagement with financial analytics and institutional risk management.

He is actively involved in both academic instruction and financial practice, contributing to the integration of economic theory and financial regulation in educational and industrial contexts.