Fawad Mahar
About Fawad Mahar
Fawad Mahar is the Director of Operations Transformation at CIBC, with extensive experience in regulatory operations, derivatives reporting, and financial analysis.
Current Role at CIBC
Fawad Mahar is currently serving as the Director of Operations Transformation at CIBC. He has been in this role since 2021. During his tenure, he has played a key role in process automation, utilizing technologies like Azure Dev Ops for dynamic process management and transparency. His focus includes transforming operational workflows to optimize efficiency and ensure regulatory compliance.
Previous Roles at CIBC Capital Markets
Before his current role, Fawad Mahar worked at CIBC Capital Markets in various capacities. From 2019 to 2021, he served as the Director of Regulatory Operations. Prior to that, he was the Senior Manager of Regulatory Operations from 2018 to 2019, and a Consultant for OTC Derivatives Regulatory Reporting between 2017 and 2018. His responsibilities included developing processes and controls for derivatives regulatory reporting oversight under various international regulations.
Experience at George Weston Limited
Fawad Mahar also gained significant experience at George Weston Limited. He was a Senior Analyst in Investments & Foreign Exchange (Treasury) from 2015 to 2016 and an Analyst in the same department from 2013 to 2015. During his time there, he focused on managing investments and foreign exchange transactions, contributing to the company's financial stability and growth.
Education Background
Fawad Mahar has a diverse educational background. He completed his MBA Exchange at Mannheim Business School in 2009. He also earned an International MBA from the Schulich School of Business at York University, focusing on International Business, Finance, and Strategic Management from 2008 to 2010. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics & Business from the University of Waterloo, which he completed between 2001 and 2005.
Career as a Market Analyst and Trader
Earlier in his career, Fawad Mahar worked at MTFX Foreign Exchange as a Market Analyst & FX Trader. His first stint was from 2006 to 2008, followed by a longer period from 2010 to 2013. During these years, he gained essential skills in FX trading and market analysis. He also worked briefly at Barclays Bank in wealth management project delivery in 2009, where he further honed his financial analysis skills.