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Prof. Dr. François Leclerc

PhD in Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Modeling

I'm a financial strategist who believes that the future of finance is a complex interplay of technology, economics, and policy. My research focuses on the evolution of global banking and fintech ecosystems, aiming to shape a more resilient and equitable financial future.

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Deutsche Bank
The European Central Bank

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PhD in Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk Modeling

01Foundations of Sustainable Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of Sustainable Finance
  The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of Sustainable Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
  The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of Sustainable Finance
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Sustainable Finance for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of Sustainable Finance as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of Sustainable Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of Sustainable Finance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Sustainable Finance against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of Sustainable Finance as applied to Foundations of Sustainable Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of Sustainable Finance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of Sustainable Finance to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of Sustainable Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of Sustainable Finance to a new documented context.
02ESG-Focused Fintech Models
1. FoundationsFoundations of ESG-Focused Fintech Models
  The learner can explain the core terms of ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of ESG-Focused Fintech Models?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
2. MethodsMethods in ESG-Focused Fintech Models
  The learner can apply a method from ESG-Focused Fintech Models to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from ESG-Focused Fintech Models to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from ESG-Focused Fintech Models to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from ESG-Focused Fintech Models for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in ESG-Focused Fintech Models as applied to ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from ESG-Focused Fintech Models for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of ESG-Focused Fintech Models
  The learner can evaluate a practice of ESG-Focused Fintech Models against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of ESG-Focused Fintech Models as applied to ESG-Focused Fintech Models.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of ESG-Focused Fintech Models against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer ESG-Focused Fintech Models to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of ESG-Focused Fintech Models?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer ESG-Focused Fintech Models to a new documented context.
03Climate Risk Analytics
1. FoundationsFoundations of Climate Risk Analytics
  The learner can explain the core terms of Climate Risk Analytics.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Climate Risk Analytics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Climate Risk Analytics.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Climate Risk Analytics.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Climate Risk Analytics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Climate Risk Analytics.
2. MethodsMethods in Climate Risk Analytics
  The learner can apply a method from Climate Risk Analytics to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Climate Risk Analytics to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Climate Risk Analytics to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Climate Risk Analytics for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Climate Risk Analytics as applied to Climate Risk Analytics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Climate Risk Analytics for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Climate Risk Analytics
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Climate Risk Analytics against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Climate Risk Analytics as applied to Climate Risk Analytics.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Climate Risk Analytics against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Climate Risk Analytics to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Climate Risk Analytics?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Climate Risk Analytics to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance as applied to Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance as applied to Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in Sustainable Finance to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Finance.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Finance to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Finance to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Finance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Finance for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Finance as applied to The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Finance against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Finance as applied to The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Finance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Finance to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Finance to a new documented context.
06Design Thinking Workshops
1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
07Project Management for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
08Professional Skills for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

ESG-Focused Fintech Models, Climate Risk Analytics, Impact Finance Systems, Sustainable Investing

Profit without purpose is a poverty of the soul.
Prof. Dr. François Leclerc

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

Bonjour! Welcome, future innovators of sustainable finance. My research is dedicated to developing financial models and systems that not only generate returns but also positively impact our planet. We'll explore how climate risk analytics and ESG frameworks are reshaping the world of finance.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Blog Post: 'The Green Swan: Modeling Climate Risk in Financial Markets' - A forward-looking piece on the financial risks associated with climate change and how to model them. <br> • Journal Article: 'A New Framework for ESG-Focused Fintech Models' - Published in the Journal of Sustainable Finance, this paper provides a framework for developing new fintech models that incorporate environmental, social, and governance factors. <br> • Standard Article: 'The Role of Impact Investing in a Sustainable World' - An article for a financial publication on the importance of impact investing in a world grappling with climate change. <br> • Total Score: 29/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in France, where I was inspired by the country's commitment to social democracy and data-driven policy. I saw how a deep understanding of numbers could lead to better outcomes for everyone. My AI Pet, a small, shimmering owl-like creature named 'Gaia,' can instantly analyze climate data and model its impact on financial markets. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Professor at Nexier University.

A human detail

My personal passion is to use statistical models to predict the outcome of international poker tournaments, a task I find surprisingly challenging due to the human element.

Public links

Twitter: @ProfLeclercGreenFin · LinkedIn: /in/francoisleclerc · ResearchGate: researchgate.net/profile/François_Leclerc

Adaptive access

Engage: François Leclerc. Our interactive sessions will use a GAF-powered "climate finance simulator." You'll be given a real-world problem, such as how to model the financial impact of a climate-related disaster, and I'll guide you as you build your own data-driven causal system to solve it, watching how your choices impact the outcome in real-time.

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