Thushjan Balakumar
About Thushjan Balakumar
Thushjan Balakumar is a Financial Analyst in Infrastructure at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, with a background in assurance and finance roles across various industries.
Current Role at Brookfield Asset Management
Thushjan Balakumar holds the position of Financial Analyst - Infrastructure at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has been with the company since October 2021, contributing to the Infrastructure group. The role involves extensive financial analysis and management within the infrastructure sector.
Professional Experience at PwC
Prior to joining Brookfield Asset Management, Thushjan Balakumar gathered significant experience at PwC. He worked as an Experienced Associate - Assurance for three months in 2021 and an Associate - Assurance from 2020 to 2021 for eight months. Additionally, he served as a Summer Associate - Assurance in 2019 for three months. His roles at PwC allowed him to hone his skills in financial auditing and assurance services.
Educational Background
Thushjan Balakumar attended the Schulich School of Business at York University, where he earned a Master of Accounting (MAcc) from 2020 to 2021. He also completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the same institution, studying from 2016 to 2020. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both accounting and business administration.
Pursuing CPA Designation
Thushjan Balakumar is currently pursuing the CPA designation and completing its respective requirements. This professional certification will further enhance his qualifications and expertise in the field of accounting and finance.
Early Career and Internships
Before his tenure at Brookfield Asset Management and PwC, Thushjan Balakumar held several roles across different industries. He gained corporate finance experience as a Finance Intern at Philips in 2018. He also worked as a Customer Service Representative at TD in Brampton, Ontario, in 2017. His early career included roles in retail, education, and the food and beverage industry, including positions at Walmart, Kumon, and Canada's Wonderland.