Sébastien Haensel is an experienced and knowledgeable professional with a strong background in the fields of finance and economics. As a graduate of the École Polytechnique in France, Haensel holds a degree in Applied Mathematics, with a specialization in Probability and Statistics. He went on to pursue a Master's degree in Financial Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Haensel is a proven expert in the field of quantitative finance, having worked as a financial engineer for Société Générale and an interest rates trader for BNP Paribas. He is also an accomplished researcher, having published several academic papers on the topics of market microstructure and financial econometrics. Haensel currently serves as an Associate Professor of Finance at HEC Paris and has previously held teaching positions at several other prestigious institutions, including the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Sydney. His extensive background and expertise make Haensel a respected figure in the world of finance and economics.