Ever dreamed of starting your own firm?

After occupying many roles over the years in the investment and actuarial industry, Carmen Racy launched her own currency risk advisory firm. In this episode, she explains what her day-to-day consists of, how her actuarial experience assisted her in starting a business, and what she got out of obtaining an MBA. Along the way, she demystifies some of the financial jargon, such as “hedge funds” and “currency risk”, and discusses her time at Concordia. To conclude, she gives out advice to students who may want to pursue a similar path. Prepare to learn!