Yusuf Lela
About Yusuf Lela
Yusuf Lela is a Financial Analyst specializing in Capital Markets & Treasury at Brookfield Asset Management in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has previous experience at KPMG Canada, C.A.T.S. Accounting & Tax, and University Health Network.
Company
Yusuf Lela is currently employed at Brookfield Asset Management, an industry leader in alternative asset management. Brookfield is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and Yusuf has been with the company since April 2022 in the role of Financial Analyst within the Capital Markets & Treasury division. Brookfield Asset Management is known for managing a wide array of investments across real estate, infrastructure, renewable power, and private equity markets globally.
Title
Yusuf Lela holds the position of Financial Analyst, Capital Markets & Treasury at Brookfield Asset Management. His role involves analyzing and managing financial data related to capital markets and treasury functions, which are critical for the organization's financial strategy and overall portfolio management.
Education and Expertise
Yusuf Lela pursued his higher education at the University of Toronto, where he specialized in Accounting and also majored in Economics. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from the institution between 2015 and 2019. His academic background provided him with a strong foundation in financial analysis, accounting principles, and economic theories, all of which support his professional roles.
Career Background
Yusuf Lela's career began as a Junior Analyst with the University Health Network at the Toronto General Hospital in 2018. He later transitioned to C.A.T.S. Accounting & Tax in 2020 where he served as a Staff Accountant. Yusuf then joined KPMG Canada, initially as a Consultant in Advisory in 2021, and subsequently as a Staff Accountant in Audit from 2021 to 2022. He accumulated valuable experience in financial consultancy, auditing, and accounting through these roles.
Professional Experience
Yusuf Lela's professional journey includes diverse roles. At the University Health Network, he was a Junior Analyst for three months, gaining initial exposure to financial analytics in a healthcare setting. At C.A.T.S. Accounting & Tax in Mississauga, he took on responsibilities as a Staff Accountant for four months. His tenure at KPMG Canada saw him working as a Consultant in Advisory for five months and later as a Staff Accountant in Audit for nine months in Vaughan, Ontario. His move to Brookfield Asset Management marked a significant step as he took on the role of Financial Analyst, dealing with complex capital markets and treasury tasks.