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Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis (BCom'20, MMF’25) wins 2024 Peter Christoffersen Award

Julius Alessandro Xanthoudakis (BCom'20, MMF’25) has been named the 2024 Peter Christoffersen MMF Award recipient, recognizing his academic excellence and contributions to the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program.

A Montreal native with a background in finance and data science, Xanthoudakis honed his skills in market analysis and risk management as a strategist for Desautels Capital Management (DCM)’s SRI Fund. He credits the London networking trip and MMF’s collaborative learning environment as key to his growth.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni, BCom Alumni
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Published on: 19 Mar 2025

Experiencing London’s finance hub: An MMF’25 perspective

From October 13-17, the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) 2025 cohort visited London to explore one of the world's largest financial hubs. Arthur Deng MMF’25 shares his experience on this week-long trip, which included visits to historical sites, networking events, and meetings with alumni. Students were welcomed at the High Commission of Canada and the Quebec Delegation Government Office, showcasing London's diverse, inclusive culture. The trip highlighted the MMF program's emphasis on global perspectives, preparing students for dynamic careers in finance.

Classified as: MMF Alumni, Master of Management in Finance (MMF)
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Published on: 17 Jan 2025

Mitch McEwen named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30

In finance, making money is the name of the game, and financial services professionals have sometimes been sceptical of sustainability goals that could undercut profits. But it doesn’t have to bee that way. “Realizing that financial systems could support environmental goals and sustainability goals inspired me,” says Mitch McEwen (MMF’20). A senior manager in enterprise sustainable finance at TD, leads the bank’s Sustainable Bonds program, and was named to Corporate Knights 30 under 30 for 2024.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni
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Published on: 28 Nov 2024

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20)

Learn how the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) can open a number of career doors. On this Earth Day, we catch up with an MMF alumnus working in ESG and Sustainable Finance, Mitchell McEwen (MMF’20). Now Senior Manager, Enterprise Sustainable Finance, TD Bank Group, he first joined the Bank as an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) intern. He credits the MMF program’s flexibility with allowing him to explore the intersection between finance and sustainability.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni, Desautels Capital Management (DCM), experiential learning, Soutar Career Centre, Sustainability
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Published on: 21 Apr 2023

MMF Series: Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Aïcha Traoré

Aïcha Traoré (MMF’20), now a Senior Market Risk Analyst at National Bank of Canada, credits the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) program for allowing her to master finance fundamentals and hone critical skills. Her passion for finance was influenced by her family and she plans to return to Côte d’Ivoire to contribute to its economic development.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni, Desautels Capital Management (DCM), experiential learning, Soutar Career Centre
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Published on: 24 Feb 2022

Where Are They Now? Spotlight on Mark Moudabber (MMF’20)

Learn how the McGill Master of Management in Finance (MMF) has opened doors for careers in Fintech, Risk Management and ESG. MMF alumnus Mark Moudabber (MMF'20) describes how the experiential learning offered by Desautels Capital Management helped him prepare for his career at Sarwa.

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Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni
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Published on: 4 Feb 2022

Why Canada is a perfect location for finance students

Master of Management in Finance (MMF) students at McGill University’s Desautels Faculty of Management flock to Canada from 30 countries around the globe. Recently ranked the top program in Canada and 17th globally in the QS Masters in Finance Rankings 2021, the MMF program is recognized for its diversity, alumni outcomes, employability and value for money.

Graduates Laura Santiago (MMF'19) and Yayu Xu (MMF'19) reflect on the time spent in Montreal pursuing their studies in the Master of Management in Finance program.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni, Soutar Career Centre, Sustainability
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Published on: 27 Nov 2020

Recapping the Inaugural MMF New York Trip

In November 2018, students enrolled in the Masters of Management in Finance (MMF) program travelled to New York City to witness firsthand how today’s financial sector operates in a booming metropolis.

Over the span of two days and thanks to McGill’s extensive alumni network, students met with 12 distinct financial organizations that operate across a variety of areas, such as asset management, real estate, risk management, and private equity.

Classified as: Master of Management in Finance (MMF), MMF Alumni, Desautels Global Experts, Desautels Capital Management (DCM)
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Published on: 25 Jan 2019
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