Kajanthan Nithiyananthan
About Kajanthan Nithiyananthan
Kajanthan Nithiyananthan is an Associate Fraud Analyst at CIBC with a background in IT and fraud prevention.
Current Role at CIBC
Kajanthan Nithiyananthan is currently employed at CIBC, North York, Ontario, serving as an Associate Fraud Analyst in the Account Activity Contact C department since 2019. In this role, he addresses fraudulent activities related to account activities. His responsibilities include utilizing technologies such as LET and HEAL to enhance client experiences in fraud prevention and coordinating with the fraud inbound team to mitigate real-time fraudulent actions.
Identity Theft Analyst Experience
Since 2017, Kajanthan has been working as an Identity Theft Analyst - Credit Card Services at CIBC, located at 750 Lawrence Avenue West, North York, ON. Here, he plays a crucial role in educating the credit card fraud team about the latest scam and fraud detection techniques. His focus is on enhancing the organization's fraud prevention mechanisms and ensuring the safety and security of client information.
Previous Work at Parks Canada
Kajanthan has a history of working at Parks Canada in Peterborough, Ontario. From 2009 to 2012, he served as an IT Specialist, providing IT support and solutions. He also worked as an IT Assistant for three months in 2008, gaining foundational experience in the IT field before advancing to additional responsibilities.
Educational Background
Kajanthan has an extensive educational background. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering from Carleton University, where he studied from 2004 to 2009. Additionally, he pursued studies at the Insurance Institute of Canada, achieving the Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) designation, specializing in Insurance Underwriting between 2016 and 2020.
Early Technical Roles
Prior to his roles in fraud analysis and identity theft prevention, Kajanthan gained experience in various technical positions. He worked as a Junior Web Developer at PWGSC in North York, Ontario, in 2007, and as a Level 1 Technician at Sitel in Kanata, Ontario, in 2006. These roles provided him with important technical skills that have informed his career trajectory.