Aaron Brown

Recognized for his significant contributions to the financial industry, Aaron Brown was instrumental in the early development and advocacy of Value at Risk (VaR), a key concept in financial risk management. Brown holds an SB in applied mathematics from Harvard University (1978) and an MBA in finance and statistics from the University of Chicago (1984). In 1982, he relocated to New York, commencing a 27-year career on Wall Street. Over these decades, he held influential roles, including portfolio manager at Prudential Financial, and served as a trader and head of Mortgage Securities at Lepercq, de Neuflize.

Brown continued to contribute to the field with ‘Red-Blooded Risk: The Secret History of Wall Street’ (2012), offering deep insights into market mechanisms. In 2015, he authored ‘Financial Risk Management for Dummies,’ making complex financial concepts accessible to a wider audience. Through his extensive career, Aaron Brown has consistently demonstrated a profound ability to combine practical financial experience with rigorous academic insight, solidifying his position as a preeminent expert in risk management and financial education.