Ryan Kakoske, Cfa
About Ryan Kakoske, Cfa
Ryan Kakoske, CFA, is the Director & Team Lead of Mid-Market Commercial Banking at CIBC in Vancouver, Canada, with over ten years of experience in finance.
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Ryan Kakoske is the Director & Team Lead, Mid-Market Commercial Banking at CIBC. He leads a team of Commercial Bankers, partnering to provide a client-oriented approach to manage full banking relationships for mid- and large-sized private enterprise clients.
Current Role at CIBC
Since 2019, Ryan Kakoske has held the position of Director & Team Lead, Mid-Market Commercial Banking at CIBC in Vancouver, Canada. In this role, he leads a team focused on providing expert guidance and building strong client relationships. His responsibilities include customized solutions to help entrepreneurs achieve their business and financial goals.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Ryan Kakoske's career at CIBC began as an Associate in Commercial Banking from 2012 to 2013. He then progressed to Manager of Commercial Banking from 2013 to 2016. Following this, he served as Manager of Mid-Market Commercial Banking for ten months in 2016, followed by a two-year tenure as Senior Manager in the same division from 2017 to 2019 before advancing to his current role.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Kakoske holds a BComm (Honours) in Finance from The University of British Columbia, which he completed between 2008 and 2012. He possesses over a decade of experience in finance, specializing in areas such as diversified commercial lending, credit structuring, financial modeling, and financial analysis.
Professional Background
Before joining CIBC, Ryan Kakoske gained valuable industry experience as an Intern - Summer Analyst at ERA Forest Products from 2010 to 2011. Throughout his tenure at CIBC, he has developed a robust skill set in managing commercial banking relationships and providing strategic financial advice.