Baneet Sandhu, Cfa, Frm, Ca
About Baneet Sandhu, Cfa, Frm, Ca
Baneet Sandhu is the Director of Trading Credit Risk at CIBC, with over 16 years of experience in counterparty credit risk and expertise in trading floor products and derivative instruments.
Current Role at CIBC
Baneet Sandhu serves as the Director of Trading Credit Risk at CIBC, a position held since 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, Baneet is responsible for overseeing the credit risk associated with trading activities. This includes managing and mitigating potential risks in trading operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the institution's credit quality standards.
Past Experience at BMO Financial Group
Baneet Sandhu worked at BMO Financial Group from 2019 to 2021 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role as a Counterparty Credit Risk - Capital specialist, Baneet was tasked with managing credit risk exposures and ensuring the adequate capital support for counterparty activities. Baneet's responsibilities included conducting credit assessments and implementing risk mitigation strategies to protect the financial stability of the organization.
Role at Standard Chartered Bank
Baneet Sandhu had a significant tenure at Standard Chartered Bank, holding multiple positions from 2009 to 2019 in both the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. Initially working as Manager - Credit Exposure Management and Control for three years, and then advancing to the role of Director/Senior Manager - Counterparty Credit Risk for an additional seven years. The responsibilities included managing credit exposure and implementing control measures to oversee counterparty risk.
Experience with Barclays Investment Bank
From 2007 to 2009, Baneet Sandhu served in Singapore as part of the Foreign Exchange Product Control team at Barclays Investment Bank. The position involved managing and controlling various foreign exchange products, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and mitigating risks associated with foreign exchange trading activities.
Educational Background and Certifications
Baneet Sandhu has a robust educational background in finance and risk management. Baneet is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) specializing in portfolio management, derivatives, and risk management, achieved between 2011 and 2015. Additionally, Baneet holds a Financial Risk Management (FRM) certification from 2008, with expertise in advanced risk management under GARP. Baneet also completed the Chartered Accountants program from The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, specializing in Accounting & Assurance between 2000 and 2004. Lastly, Baneet holds a Bachelor's degree in Commerce (Hons) from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.