Farah Sunderji
About Farah Sunderji
Farah Sunderji is a Senior Manager at CIBC with extensive experience in security and risk management, previously holding various managerial roles at Scotiabank.
Current Role at CIBC
Farah Sunderji currently holds the position of Senior Manager at CIBC. She started this role in 2022 and is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Her responsibilities include developing innovative security solutions by collaborating with various business lines. She plays a significant role in enhancing the efficiency of the security response team through coaching and mentorship.
Previous Experience at Scotiabank
Farah Sunderji has a robust background in risk technology and global protective services from her extensive tenure at Scotiabank. She served as Manager, Risk Technology from 2021 to 2022, and Manager, Global Protective Services from 2015 to 2021. Her earlier roles at Scotiabank include Assistant Manager, Global Protective Services in 2015, and Team Leader, Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC) from 2010 to 2015. She initially joined Scotiabank as a Security Operator in GSOC in 2009.
Career Beginnings
Farah Sunderji's career began with roles outside the financial sector. From 2005 to 2007, she worked as a Barista at Starbucks in Mississauga, ON. She then transitioned to a security-focused role as a Monitoring Officer at Primary Response Inc. from 2007 to 2009, based in Brampton City Hall. These early experiences laid the foundation for her subsequent career in security management.
Educational Background
Farah Sunderji studied Criminal Justice/Police Science at Humber College, where she received a Police Foundations Diploma in 2007. This educational background equipped her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her roles in security operations and management in the financial sector.
Key Skills and Expertise
Farah Sunderji is recognized for her strong decision-making skills in challenging and urgent situations. She is adept at creating efficiencies by continually reviewing roles, responsibilities, and procedures. Her ability to coach and mentor team members has been instrumental in enhancing team performance and security response capabilities.