

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: From Economics to Risk Analytics: Turning Quant Skills into a Career
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am – Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: Free workshop by the President and CEO of the The Risk Analytics Institute (RAI).About this EventJoin SFU Economics for a free workshop by the Risk Analytics Institute (RAI) on how economics and quantitative skills translate into careers in risk analytics, financial risk, and enterprise risk management.This session will introduce students to:What risk analytics is and how it is used across finance, policy, technology, and corporate decision‑makingHow econometrics, statistics, and data analysis skills apply directly to real‑world risk problemsProfessional certification pathways (CRA and CRM) that complement an Economics degreeInternship and applied project opportunities available through RAIThe workshop is especially relevant for students considering careers in finance, analytics, consulting, regulation, or graduate studies, and for those interested in strengthening the applied impact of their Economics training.Location: WMC 1691Dr. James Hurst is the President and CEO of the Risk Analytics Institute (RAI), a Canadian professional credentialing organization focused on risk analytics, financial risk, and enterprise risk management.Dr. Hurst has extensive experience at the intersection of analytics, risk management, and professional education. He has worked across academia, industry, and applied research, with a particular focus on how quantitative methods—such as statistics, econometrics, and data analysis—inform real‑world decision‑making under uncertainty.At RAI, he leads the development of professional certification programs, including the Certified Risk Analyst (CRA) and Certified Risk Manager (CRM) designations, and works closely with universities and industry partners to build pathways from academic training to professional practice.The workshop will explore how Economics students can leverage their quantitative skill sets in applied risk roles and what career pathways are emerging in this space.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/burnaby/from-economics-to-risk-analytics-turning-quant-skills-into-a-career/100001983913349233
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Burnaby
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: WMC 1691
- **lat**: 49.27862940000001
- **long**: -122.9223521
- **full address**: WMC 1691, 8888 University Drive West, Burnaby, Canada

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- **organizer**: SFU Economics (https://allevents.in/org/sfu-economics/27416912)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Mar, 2026 at 09:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** WMC 1691, 8888 University Drive West, Burnaby, Canada
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
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- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** SFU Economics
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about From Economics to Risk Analytics: Turning Quant Skills into a Career ?
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