Salman Arif
About Salman Arif
Salman Arif is an AI Product Manager specializing in capital markets, with a diverse background in finance and technology. He has held various roles in prominent organizations across Canada and has an extensive educational foundation in engineering, mathematics, and management.
Work at Borealis AI
Salman Arif currently holds the position of AI Product Manager in Capital Markets at Borealis AI. In this role, he applies his expertise in artificial intelligence to develop innovative solutions tailored for the capital markets sector. His responsibilities include overseeing product development, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making processes.
Previous Experience in Capital Markets
Before joining Borealis AI, Salman Arif accumulated extensive experience in capital markets. He worked at Pier 6 Capital Management as Director from 2016 to 2018, where he focused on investment strategies. He also served as an Investment Banking Associate - Data Scientist at Td Securities for six months in 2019, contributing to data-driven decision-making in investment banking. Additionally, he held the role of Product Specialist at Td Securities from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Salman Arif has a strong educational background in engineering, mathematics, and management. He studied Electrical Engineering at Nottingham University Business School, earning a Bachelor of Engineering from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his studies in Mathematics, obtaining a Master of Science from the University of Leeds from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, he completed a Master's in Management at Queen's University from 2019 to 2020 and studied at Dyson School of Design Engineering and Brainstation, focusing on design and technology.
Background in Risk Analysis
Salman Arif has a solid foundation in risk analysis, having worked in various roles that emphasize this expertise. He served as a Control Risk Analyst Intern at the Ontario Financing Authority in 2010 and as a Risk Analyst Intern at CIBC World Markets from 2010 to 2012. He also worked as a Market Risk Project Analyst at CIBC World Markets from 2012 to 2013. His experience in risk analysis has been instrumental in his subsequent roles in capital markets.
Experience in Agile and Business Analysis
Salman Arif has experience in Agile methodologies and business analysis. He worked as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach at Hoopp (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he was a Business Analyst in Investment Analytics at OMERS from 2013 to 2015. These roles involved facilitating Agile practices and analyzing investment data to support strategic initiatives.