Tarique Khan
About Tarique Khan
Tarique Khan is a Director of Business Development with extensive experience in the financial services sector, currently working at Brim Financial and serving on the advisory board of Acceleron Bank. He has a background in marketing and administration, with a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Guelph-Humber.
Current Role at Brim Financial
Tarique Khan serves as the Director of Business Development at Brim Financial, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. His experience in the financial sector aids in identifying opportunities for expansion and enhancing customer engagement.
Professional Experience
Tarique Khan has a diverse professional background in business development and customer service. He previously worked at The Co-operators as a Licensed Insurance Representative and held various roles at Ecclesiastical Insurance Group, exagens, and Railz.ai. His experience spans over a decade, with significant contributions to business development and operational efficiency in each position.
Education and Expertise
Tarique Khan studied at Mohawk College, where he focused on Marketing and Administration, earning a diploma in Business from 2004 to 2006. He furthered his education at the University of Guelph-Humber, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a concentration in Accounting and Finance from 2006 to 2010. His educational background supports his expertise in business strategy and financial services.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to his role at Brim Financial, Tarique Khan is an advisor at Holt Accelerator and a mentor at Fintech Cadence, both based in Montreal. He joined the advisory board at Acceleron Bank in 2023, where he provides strategic guidance on sales and marketing, particularly in helping small and mid-sized banks offer foreign exchange services.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Tarique Khan played a significant role in enhancing operational processes at Laurentian Bank. He contributed to reducing the card issuance process from 25 days to instant by streamlining the lifecycle of card issuing and management. Additionally, he was instrumental in automating 90% of manual tasks in this process, which improved overall efficiency.