Marianne Ferdinand, Cfa, Cpa, Cma
About Marianne Ferdinand, Cfa, Cpa, Cma
Marianne Ferdinand is a Director of Investment Operations with extensive experience in the financial services industry. She has held leadership roles at OMERS and currently works at the Canadian Medical Association, specializing in risk mitigation, compliance, and team development.
Current Role at Canadian Medical Association
Marianne Ferdinand serves as the Director of Investment Operations at the Canadian Medical Association, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the investment operations, ensuring effective management and strategic alignment with the organization's financial goals. Her responsibilities include risk mitigation, compliance, and the development of operational processes that enhance efficiency within the investment sector.
Previous Experience at OMERS
Marianne Ferdinand has a decade of experience at OMERS, where she held various positions in investment operations. She began as a Manager from 2000 to 2007, then advanced to Senior Manager from 2007 to 2017, and ultimately served as Director from 2017 to 2018. Her tenure at OMERS allowed her to develop expertise in risk mitigation, compliance, and controls, contributing to the organization's investment strategies.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Marianne Ferdinand holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree from York University. She has also completed studies at the CFA Institute, earning the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. Additionally, she studied at Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), achieving both the Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations. Her educational background supports her expertise in finance and investment operations.
Expertise in Investment Operations
Marianne Ferdinand is recognized for her extensive experience in system integration and process development within the investment operations sector. She possesses strong skills in vendor management and stakeholder relationship management, which are essential for effective investment operations. Her focus on leading and developing high-performance teams in capital markets has contributed to her success in the financial services industry.