CANTU ESQUIVEL, JOSUE ALAN

Economist and financial econometrician specialized in Risk Management, business cycle analysis, quantitative modeling, and macro-financial risk assessment.

Currently (2026) responsible for the modeling, validation, and reporting of the IMEF Economic Cycle Indicator, a leading indicator for Mexico comparable to the PMI, widely used by financial institutions and decision-makers.

My work focuses on the development of econometric and data-driven models to track economic dynamics, automate analytical workflows, and translate quantitative outputs into actionable insights for the private sector.

Additionally, I design and implement robust quantitative finance models in Python, R and VBA for risk management and portfolio optimization, applying these frameworks both in professional and independent investment contexts. I continuously develop research-oriented extensions of these models with the objective of producing high-impact academic publications.

I actively bridge academia and industry through research, peer review, and academic coordination, contributing to high-impact knowledge generation in financial economics.