Muhammad Waleed, Cfa, Cpa
About Muhammad Waleed, Cfa, Cpa
Muhammad Waleed, CFA, CPA, is a Senior Credit Risk Analyst at CIBC with extensive experience in commercial credit and risk management across various financial institutions.
Company
Currently, Muhammad Waleed works at CIBC, a major financial institution in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He holds the position of Senior Credit Risk Analyst in the Commercial Risk Monitoring, Credit Processing Services division since 2021. Previously, he was employed at various banking institutions, including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Al Hilal Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), MCB Bank Limited, and Faysal Bank.
Title
Muhammad Waleed’s current title is Senior Credit Risk Analyst in the Commercial Risk Monitoring, Credit Processing Services at CIBC. His role involves overseeing credit risk within commercial risk monitoring, ensuring effective management of credit processing services.
Background
Muhammad Waleed has accumulated extensive experience in the field of credit risk analysis over a span of more than a decade. He has worked in various capacities, including Credit Specialist, Manager, Assistant Manager, and Senior Manager across several notable banking institutions in both the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. His roles have primarily focused on commercial credit and internal audit functions, enriching his expertise in risk management and financial analysis.
Education and Expertise
Muhammad Waleed's educational background is robust, featuring qualifications from prestigious institutions. He holds a BSc. (Hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, and completed his ACCA membership. He is a CFA Charter holder from the CFA Institute, and holds CPA (Canada) credentials from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada. Additionally, he has participated in a Bridging Program at Ryerson University, achieving Financial Services Connections through Acces Employment.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Muhammad Waleed has garnered several noteworthy achievements. These include leading a project to automate the loan origination and risk review process, reducing turnaround time significantly. He played a pivotal role in establishing the Credit Risk Review function at Faysal Bank Limited and contributed to developing Real Estate and Contracting Finance policies, resulting in a substantial portfolio growth. Additionally, he has successfully regularized significant amounts in non-performing loans and has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Shining Star Award, Employee of the Month, Service Quality Team Award, and the Spot Award.