Ryan Riordan

Ryan Riordan is a Professor and Distinguished Professor of Finance at Smith School of Business, Queen's University, where he serves as Research Director for the Institute for Sustainable Finance. His groundbreaking research combines financial technology analysis with climate risk assessment, demonstrating that carbon risk significantly impacts asset prices. His work has been published in leading academic journals and earned prestigious recognitions including the Bank of Canada Governor's Award and designation as a Globe and Mail Changemaker for his climate finance research. Before joining Smith, he held positions at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, following industry experience as a trader and risk manager at HSBC Trinkaus in Dusseldorf. His research on high-frequency trading systems and market quality has garnered multiple awards, including the Michael J. Brennan Award and the Philip Brown Prize, while his work continues to influence policy makers, regulators, and central banks in sustainable finance and market technology.