Gabriel Velasquez

Gabriel Velasquez is a Senior Analyst specializing in Market Risk at Fiera Capital Corp, based in Montreal, QC. In his current role, he is responsible for risk assessment, monitoring portfolio exposures, and supporting the risk management function across the firm’s diversified asset management activities. His responsibilities also include automating risk processes, programming for financial modeling, and facilitating cross-team collaboration on multi-asset investment solutions.

Velasquez focuses on market risk evaluation for a range of asset classes, including multi-asset and global strategies, with an emphasis on asset allocation and risk analytics. He collaborates closely with the European Division, providing insights into emerging markets as well as core developed market exposures. His expertise extends to advanced analytics, leveraging platforms such as Bloomberg, and programming in VBA, Python, Matlab, SQL, and C# to enhance reporting and analytical capabilities.

Previously, Gabriel transitioned into his current role after an internship with Fiera’s risk team, rapidly advancing into a full-time position where he published independent risk reports and contributed to the firm’s internationalization efforts. He holds finance-focused academic credentials and has demonstrated a strong aptitude for adapting academic knowledge to practical, industry-driven risk management and asset allocation tasks, contributing to Fiera Capital’s reputation as a dynamic, global investment manager.