Nigel Thevakumar
About Nigel Thevakumar
Nigel Thevakumar is a Finance Intern at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a background in forensic consulting, accounting, and sales.
Current Position at Brookfield Asset Management
Nigel Thevakumar holds the position of Finance Intern at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is involved in gaining experience with alternative assets and real estate, contributing to the company's financial operations and acquiring practical knowledge in the finance sector.
Role at Lazaridis School of Business & Economics
In addition to his internship, Nigel is currently a BU127 Marking Assistant at Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University. His role involves contributing to the academic environment, supporting the grading process, and assisting instructors with student evaluations.
Previous Experience at KPMG Canada
Nigel Thevakumar worked at KPMG Canada as a Forensic Consultant/Staff Accountant in 2022 for a period of three months. During this time, he focused on forensic accounting, acquiring skills in investigating financial discrepancies and contributing to consulting projects within the firm.
Education and Co-op Program
Nigel is pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a Co-op option at the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics at Wilfrid Laurier University, expected to be completed in 2024. As part of his degree, he has participated in a co-op program, which has allowed him to gain hands-on experience in various business sectors while still in school. He also completed his high school education at Stephen Lewis Secondary School, achieving his Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) in 2020.
Early Career Roles and Skills Development
Nigel's early career includes a variety of roles that have contributed to his professional growth. He worked as an Accounting Intern at Nishanthan Law Office in 2021, gaining legal accounting experience. In 2018, he served as a Sales Associate at Foot Locker, where he developed customer service and sales skills. Earlier, from 2017 to 2018, he was a Team Lead at Skyzone Indoor Trampoline Park in Vaughan, Ontario, where he enhanced his leadership and team management abilities.