Tim Benson

Instructor

Professional Experience:

  • BMO Capital Markets – Investment Banking
  • UBS Securities – Equity Research
  • Penfund Management – Private Equity
  • Retirement Residences REIT – Investor Relations and Corporate Finance

Teaching Credentials:

  • Smith School of Business at Queen’s University – Adjunct Lecturer

Education:

  • Ivey Business School at Western University – Master of Business Administration
  • Haskayne School of Business at University of Calgary – Bachelor of Commerce, Finance

Certifications:

  • Chartered Financial Analyst
  • Advanced Financial Modeler

Get to know Tim

Tim joined The Marquee Group in 2009 and has taught thousands of business professionals and university students. Tim is passionate about teaching and brings a hands-on interactive approach to every course.

Since 2012, he has been an Adjunct Lecturer at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University and is a two time recipient of the “Instructor of the Year” award in the Master of Finance program.

Until 2025, Tim was the Co-CEO of Canada for Training The Street providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to the training business within Canada. This included managing relationships with clients, developing new instructors and ensuring best in class training seminars were delivered.

Prior to joining The Marquee Group, Tim had over 10 years of experience in Investment Banking, Equity Research, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations.

**Training The Street acquired The Marquee Group in 2023.**