Lionel Lecesne

Lionel Lecesne, PhD, is a seasoned professional in quantitative finance with extensive experience in risk management and research. Currently serving as a Manager at Square Management since August 2022, Lionel previously held the position of R&D Manager and financial consultant at Awalee Consulting, where internal R&D projects were managed alongside personal research in quantitative finance and machine learning. Lionel worked as a market risk quantitative analyst at Natixis CIB and as a Collateral Manager at Société Générale CIB, focusing on collateral optimization for structured products. Lionel earned a PhD in quantitative finance from the University of Paris-Seine Cergy-Pontoise, contributing research on the impact of illiquidity on portfolio risk and performance while also serving as a Lecturer. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Mathematics applied to finance and insurance from the University of Paris-Dauphine and ENSAE, and a Master's degree in Corporate and Market Finance from Paris-Dauphine University.