Dr. Bill Chau

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bill Chau is an Assistant Professor in the Teaching Stream at the University of Toronto Scarborough, specializing in finance with a focus on Financial Technology (FinTech), financial modeling, and trading strategies. Since joining the faculty in 2020, he played a pivotal role in the establishment of BRIDGE, an innovative academic space designed to enhance Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) experiences for students in management disciplines. With prior experience in major financial institutions in Toronto and Hong Kong, Bill possesses deep expertise in portfolio modeling, trade management, and securities brokerage. He holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA). Bill completed his Master's degree in Management Analytics at Queen's University and currently serves as a faculty advisor for the UTSC Student Managed Fund, where he oversees a $250,000 portfolio managed by students at the university.

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Experience

Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Toronto Scarborough • Toronto, ON

Teaching finance with a particular focus on FinTech, financial modeling, and trading strategies.

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology