Elmira S. Kashani
About Elmira S. Kashani
Elmira S. Kashani is a Senior Business Analyst at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in business analysis and integration projects.
Current Position at CIBC
Elmira S. Kashani is a Senior Business Analyst at CIBC in the Toronto, Canada area. She has held this position since 2017. In her role, she has been responsible for various high-profile projects, particularly focusing on integrating different business units and driving efficiency.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Elmira previously worked in multiple roles at CIBC, starting as a Business Analyst in 2011. She was part of the CVATrader project team from 2011 to 2013, followed by a tenure at Global Derivative Technology from 2013 to 2017. Her experience at these positions laid the groundwork for her current role as a Senior Business Analyst.
Educational Background
Elmira holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors in Information Technology from York University, where she studied from 2009 to 2012. This educational background has equipped her with the technical and analytical skills needed for her roles in business analysis.
Role in CIBC's Acquisition of PrivateBank Corp
Elmira played a crucial role during CIBC's acquisition of PrivateBank Corp. She led the gap analysis exercise to design new operating models and generated Business Requirement Documents (BRDs). Elmira also trained QA teams, facilitated stakeholder discussions, and ensured the accurate migration of legacy trades.
Early Career at Elections Ontario
Before joining CIBC, Elmira worked as a Returning Officer Assistant at Elections Ontario for three months in 2010. This role provided her with initial experience in administrative and operational tasks, which would later contribute to her proficiency as a Business Analyst.