Omar Tiangson
About Omar Tiangson
Omar Tiangson is an Internal Audit Manager at CIBC with extensive experience in the financial industry and expertise in IT and banking systems.
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Omar Tiangson is currently an Internal Audit Manager at CIBC, a position he has held since 2016.
Current Role at CIBC
Omar Tiangson has been serving as the Internal Audit Manager at CIBC since 2016, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Drawing on extensive experience in project and application development within the financial sector, Omar's role involves oversight and evaluation of internal processes to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at CIBC
Prior to his current role, Omar Tiangson was an Advisory System Analyst at CIBC from 2006 to 2013. During his seven-year tenure, he contributed to the development and optimization of banking systems and applications, leveraging his expertise in programming and systems analysis.
Career in Singapore's Banking Sector
Omar Tiangson began his career in the banking sector in Singapore. He worked as an Analyst/Programmer at Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation in 1997, then as an Information System Officer at Overseas Union Bank of Singapore from 1998 to 2001. From 2002 to 2006, he held the position of Senior System Analyst/Integrator at United Overseas Bank of Singapore.
Educational Background
Omar Tiangson completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Polytechnic University of the Philippines, where he studied from 1991 to 1995.
Technical Expertise
Omar Tiangson possesses strong programming skills in TAL and COBOL, particularly on the Tandem platform. His expertise includes ACI BASE24 products and various banking systems such as ATMs, tellering, retail banking, and cheque truncation systems. He is experienced with Tandem utilities and hardware and familiar with security encryption devices like ATALLA and ERACOM.
Professional Certifications
Omar holds multiple certifications, which include ITIL v3, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer. These certifications underscore his proficiency in IT service management, fraud examination, systems auditing, and data privacy solutions.