Leonard Cletus
About Leonard Cletus
Leonard Cletus is a Sr. Manager at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, with extensive experience in risk management and internal auditing across various financial institutions.
Current Position at CIBC
Leonard Cletus has been serving as a Senior Manager at CIBC in Toronto, Canada, since 2018. In his role, he is responsible for leading the preparation of balance sheet presentations that highlight key deficiencies in high-risk processes affecting the financial statements. He also supports the Capital Markets and Treasury Finance teams by ensuring the effectiveness of design processes and conducting periodic control tests for high-risk operations.
Previous Role at Wells Fargo
Leonard Cletus worked as an Operational Risk Consultant at Wells Fargo N.A. Canada branch from 2016 to 2018. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in managing operational risks within the organization, ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations, and mitigating potential risk factors associated with different banking processes.
Experience at Gulf Bank
Leonard held the position of Deputy General Manager - Internal Audit at Gulf Bank in Kuwait from 2006 to 2015. Over nine years, he was responsible for overseeing the internal audit function, ensuring the efficacy of audit processes, and promoting regulatory compliance across multiple bank operations.
Certifications and Education
Leonard Cletus holds multiple certifications obtained from esteemed institutes. He achieved the Operational Risk Manager certification from PRMIA in 2019, CPA from The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 2012, C.F.E. from the Institute of Certified Fraud Examiners in 2010, C.I.S.A. from Information Systems Audit and Control in 2006, and C.I.A. from the Institute of Internal Auditors in 2003. Additionally, he is an Associate Chartered Accountant accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, obtained in 1994. Leonard also earned a B.Com degree from Loyola College, Autonomous, Chennai, in 1992.
Managerial Roles at KPMG Advisory and Fraser & Ross/Deloitte Touche
From 2000 to 2006, Leonard Cletus served as a Manager at KPMG Advisory. Before that, he worked as a Manager at Fraser & Ross/Deloitte Touche in the Chennai Area, India, from 1998 to 2000. In these roles, he managed various audit and advisory functions, developed risk management strategies, and provided strategic financial guidance to clients.