Ehsan Butt, Cfa, Frm
About Ehsan Butt, Cfa, Frm
Ehsan Butt, CFA, FRM, is the Director of Investment Risk at CIBC with extensive experience in investment risk management across major Canadian banks.
Current Role at CIBC
Ehsan Butt currently holds the position of Director, Investment Risk at CIBC. Since 2021, he has been responsible for overseeing and managing investment risk. His role involves offering effective challenge to the first line of defense in operations, governance, compliance, investment performance, and risk oversight.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Prior to his current role, Ehsan Butt served as the Senior Manager of Investment Risk at CIBC from 2018 to 2021. During this period, he developed and implemented risk management frameworks and strategies, ensuring the robustness of risk oversight and governance in the investment sector.
Professional Experience at Other Major Banks
Ehsan Butt has built substantial expertise in investment risk management across his tenures at several key financial institutions. He was a Manager in Investment Risk at Scotiabank from 2014 to 2018, focusing on asset management with the 1832 Asset Management LP division. From 2011 to 2014, he served as an Investment Services Representative at RBC Direct Investing, following his role as an Investment Specialist at RBC Royal Bank between 2008 and 2011. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Policy Officer at the State Bank of Pakistan from 2003 to 2005.
Educational Background
Ehsan Butt holds an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, completed from 2017 to 2020. He also holds a Master of Business Economics from the University of Punjab, Lahore. Additionally, he has a Certificate in Financial Mathematics Modeling from Ryerson University. His educational background underpins his extensive expertise in finance and economics, aiding his roles in financial risk management.
Professional Certifications
Ehsan Butt holds both the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Financial Risk Manager (FRM) designations. These credentials affirm his advanced knowledge and capabilities in financial analysis and risk management, solidifying his status as an expert in investment risk management.