Neville Daruwalla
About Neville Daruwalla
Neville Daruwalla is the General Manager, Banking Centre Leader at CIBC in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada, with extensive experience in various roles within the company since 2004.
Current Role at CIBC
Neville Daruwalla is currently serving as the General Manager, Banking Centre Leader at CIBC in the Greater Toronto Area, Canada. He has been in this position since 2020. In this role, he leads initiatives to improve client service and operational efficiency within the banking center, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive financial services tailored to their needs.
Previous Positions at CIBC
Neville Daruwalla has held several positions at CIBC over the years. From 2016 to 2020, he was the General Manager of CIBC Imperial Service Direct in the Toronto area. Prior to that, he served as Sr. Team Manager for CIBC Imperial Service Direct in 2016 and as a Sr. Financial Advisor at CIBC Imperial Service from 2014 to 2015. His earlier roles at CIBC include Financial Consultant (2008-2013), Financial Service Associate (2007-2008), Mutual Fund Specialist (2005-2007), and Financial Services Representative (2004-2005).
Educational Background
Neville Daruwalla holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Mumbai, completed between 1987 and 1992. He has also studied Financial Planning and Services at the Canadian Institute of Financial Planning, earning the designation of Registered Retirement Consultant. Additionally, he has attended the Canadian Securities Institute and FP Canada, where he earned the QAFP designation in Financial Planning.
Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout his career at CIBC, Neville Daruwalla has played a key role in significant initiatives. He was instrumental in the launch of CIBC Imperial Service Direct, the first virtual branch service in Canada that provides remote financial services to Mass Affluent clients. His contributions include developing personalized financial plans focusing on clients’ comprehensive financial needs and goals and offering a single point of contact for clients' banking, borrowing, and investing needs.