Financial Engineering Seminar Series: Robert Stewart (Molloy University School of Business)

Topic

Writing for Quants

Abstract

Quantitative specialists develop mathematical and programming skills while often shirking softer skills such as writing. But – fair or not – people make judgements about your intelligence, your competence, and even your integrity based on the quality of your writing. Whether you end up working in business or academics, your writing skills matter.

This lecture covers writing skills specifically designed for professionals with quantitative backgrounds using real-world examples from the business world and academia.

Biography

Dr. Robert Stewart is an assistant professor in the School of Business at Molloy University, starting 2024. His career includes extensive experience in quantitative risk and consumer credit.

Before academia, he worked at JP Morgan Chase in the Model Risk Group and spent over seven years as a quantitative operational risk specialist in the Supervision and Regulation Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. He also held key roles at American Express and Discover Financial Services, focusing on the quantitative aspects of consumer credit.

Dr. Stewart is the author of Adventures in Statistics: How We Live in a World of Numbers, available on Springer Nature and Amazon.

Please note that there will be light refreshments for your enjoyment.