Simon Charland

Simon Charland is a seasoned data scientist with extensive experience in financial risk analysis and regulatory compliance. Currently serving as a Data Scientist at the Autorité des marchés financiers (Québec) since August 2017, Simon develops data analysis tools and frameworks to support investigation and litigation activities. Previously, Simon held various senior positions at the National Bank of Canada from May 2009 to August 2017, focusing on model development, validation, and risk analytics within the Market Risk Unit. Simon's educational background includes a Master's Degree in Economics from Université de Montréal and a Master of Public Administration from Université du Québec - Ecole nationale d'Administration publique, along with graduate studies in Financial Modeling and Programming at Université de Sherbrooke. Simon also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography with honors from McGill University, complemented by minors in Computer Science and International Development Studies.