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Steven Todd is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago, where he has been a faculty member since 1997. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Washington and a B.S. in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering from Cornell University. Prior to academia, he worked for 10 years on Wall Street at Merrill Lynch and UBS Securities in roles including analyst, investment banker, and portfolio manager.
- Ph.D., Finance, University of Washington
- B.S., Operations Research & Industrial Engineering, Cornell University
Dr. Todd's research focuses on asset pricing, financial markets and institutions, corporate governance, securitization, mutual fund performance, and derivative markets. His work has appeared in top-tier journals such as Real Estate Economics, Journal of Business, Journal of Corporate Finance, and Journal of Futures Markets. His teaching portfolio includes corporate finance, investments, options, derivatives, international finance, portfolio management, and investment banking at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
The recent publications demonstrate a strong trajectory in financial economics, particularly in the areas of volatility modeling, executive compensation, performance evaluation, and securitization. His 2022 paper extends into economic history with a case study on urban transit takeovers, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement. Collectively, the articles reveal a consistent focus on market efficiency, risk, and institutional design in financial systems.
- Outstanding Teacher of the Year - Undergraduate Program, Quinlan School of Business, 2012
Dr. Todd served as Associate Dean of Faculty and Research from 2014 to 2019 and has been the Faculty Advisor for the Rambler Investment Fund (RIF) since 2015, providing mentorship and guidance to student-managed investment initiatives. He has also held visiting positions, including Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance at Washington University in St. Louis (2002–2003). There is no indication of external grant funding in the provided text, but his sustained publication record suggests active research support. He is professionally engaged through advisory and faculty affiliations within the business school.
Dr. Todd is affiliated with the Quinlan School of Business and contributes to its academic and student development initiatives. He has been involved with the Rambler Investment Fund and participates in the broader financial research community through publications and academic service.
