Faisal Ahmed Cpa (Canada), Ca (Pakistan)
About Faisal Ahmed Cpa (Canada), Ca (Pakistan)
Faisal Ahmed is a Senior Manager, Capital Markets Accounting at CIBC with extensive experience in treasury finance and product control across various international banks.
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Faisal Ahmed is currently serving as Senior Manager in Capital Markets Accounting at CIBC in Toronto, Canada. He has been in this role since 2019.
Professional Experience in Capital Markets Accounting
Faisal Ahmed joined CIBC in 2019, taking on the role of Senior Manager in Capital Markets Accounting. In this capacity, he oversees accounting processes related to capital markets, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. His role includes managing financial reporting and implementing accounting standards across the capital markets sector.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before his current role, Faisal Ahmed worked at CIBC as the Senior Manager of Treasury Accounting and Product Control, from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure, he managed treasury accounting operations and oversaw the product control function. His responsibilities included financial reporting, risk management, and maintaining robust accounting controls.
Global Financial Experience
Faisal Ahmed has extensive global experience, having served in various senior finance roles across different countries. He worked at HSBC Saudi Arabia (SABB) as Senior Manager of Treasury Finance/Product Control and Manager of Treasury Finance/Product Control. Additionally, Faisal’s international experience includes a managerial role in Treasury ALM Product Control at Standard Chartered Bank in Singapore. His beginnings in the financial sector include a role at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Pakistan.
Education and Professional Certifications
Faisal Ahmed is a highly credentialed accountant with memberships in multiple professional bodies. He is a Full Member (4246822) of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada), a Full Member (7140) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (CA Pakistan), and holds an Advanced Diploma in Management Accountancy from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) from the University of Karachi.
Key Initiatives and Expertise
During his career, Faisal Ahmed has successfully implemented a global standard for product control at HSBC Saudi Arabia. He played a pivotal role in the implementation of the Murex System for a significant part of the treasury business. Furthermore, he developed a funds transfer pricing policy with the local ALM desk at HSBC, improving the management of interest rate risk in global markets. Faisal is adept at handling complex financial instruments like interest rate derivatives, FX derivatives, and structured products. He is also proficient in using financial systems such as Murex Treasury System and Bloomberg Terminal, with advanced skills in MS Office applications.