Asher Khokhar
About Asher Khokhar
Asher Khokhar is an AML Investigator at CIBC, specializing in high-risk customer analysis and transaction monitoring.
Current Title and Role at CIBC
Asher Khokhar currently holds the position of AML Investigator at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2019. His responsibilities include analyzing high-risk customers, such as Politically Exposed People and Heads of International Organizations, following FINTRAC guidelines. He is responsible for the continuous monitoring of high-volume transactions and investigating wire transfers above $100,000. He received an achievers award for completing a project involving negative media scrubbing within a stringent timeline at CIBC.
Past Experience at Great Canadian Gaming Corporation
Prior to joining CIBC, Asher Khokhar worked at Great Canadian Gaming Corporation as an Internal Auditor from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure at Casino Woodbine, he was responsible for auditing internal controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. His work focused on identifying areas of risk and implementing measures to mitigate these risks.
Previous Role at OLG
From 2016 to 2018, Asher Khokhar served as an Internal Auditor at OLG, also working at Casino Woodbine. His duties included evaluating the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies and procedures, and providing recommendations for improvements. He specialized in assessing financial operations and ensuring adherence to organizational standards.
Education and Expertise
Asher Khokhar holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Management Information Systems from Preston University, achieved in 1999. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Accounting from the University of Central Punjab in 1997. His academic background provides a strong foundation in both management information systems and accounting, complementing his extensive professional experience.