Mark Lagasse, Cfa
About Mark Lagasse, Cfa
Mark Lagasse, CFA, is the Director and Team Lead at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in specialized financing and commercial banking.
Current Role at ATB Financial
As of 2019, Mark Lagasse serves as the Senior Manager of Specialized Financing in the Turnaround Assistance Group at ATB Financial. In this role, he is responsible for managing and leading financial strategies to assist clients in turning around struggling business operations. His expertise in specialized financing is pivotal in devising tailored financial solutions to meet the unique needs of ATB’s clientele.
Director and Team Lead at CIBC
Since 2015, Mark Lagasse has held the position of Director and Team Lead at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this capacity, Mark leads a team to achieve strategic objectives within the organization. His role involves overseeing team operations, setting strategic goals, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality financial services.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Before his current role, Mark Lagasse had a progressive career at CIBC. From 2013 to 2015, he worked as a Senior Manager in Commercial Banking located in Calgary, Alberta, where he focused on advanced financial solutions for commercial clients. Prior to this, from 2012 to 2013, he served as Senior Manager in Cash Management, responsible for overseeing cash flow and liquidity solutions. He initially joined CIBC in 2011 as a Manager in Cash Management, a position he held for one year.
Financial Analyst Roles at Nexen
Mark Lagasse's career includes significant roles at Nexen, where he worked as a Senior Analyst in Credit from 2008 to 2010 and as a Senior Analyst in Treasury from 2005 to 2008. In these roles, he analyzed creditworthiness and managed the organization’s treasury operations, providing critical financial insights and support that guided Nexen's financial decisions.
Early Career at Acumen Capital Partners and RBC
Mark Lagasse began his career at Acumen Capital Partners as an Equity Research Associate and Analyst from 2000 to 2003. In this role, he conducted equity research and analysis, contributing to the firm’s investment strategies. He also worked at RBC as a Banker from 2000 to 2001, where he gained valuable experience in banking and client services.