Samantha Kan
About Samantha Kan
Samantha Kan is a Senior Financial Analyst in Wealth Management Finance at CIBC, with a background in accounting and financial management from the University of Waterloo.
Current Position at CIBC
Since 2019, Samantha Kan has been working at CIBC as a Senior Financial Analyst in Wealth Management Finance. In this role, she engages in financial analysis within the wealth management sector, supporting the strategic financial decisions of the institution.
Previous Experience at PwC
Prior to her current role, Samantha worked at PwC as an Assurance Associate from 2017 to 2018. During her 7-month tenure in the Toronto, Canada area, she was involved in delivering assurance services, which likely included auditing financial statements and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Internships in Financial Analysis and Auditing
Samantha has completed multiple internships that have equipped her with valuable skills in financial analysis and auditing. In 2016, she interned with Brookfield Asset Management as an Auditor/Data Analyst for 3 months and at the Canada Revenue Agency as an Audit Co-op Student for another 3 months. These roles, based in Toronto and Mississauga respectively, provided her with hands-on experience in auditing and data analysis.
Educational Background
Samantha Kan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Financial Management from the University of Waterloo, which she obtained after studying from 2014 to 2019. She also completed her high school education at North Park Secondary School, where she was part of the International Business and Technology Program, graduating in 2014.
Early Career Roles
In the earlier stages of her career, Samantha held roles that blended leadership and community service. From 2015 to 2016, she worked as a Peer Leader at the University of Waterloo in Mississauga. Prior to that, she served as a Swimming Instructor and Lifeguard for the City of Brampton from 2013 to 2014. These formative positions contributed to her skills in leadership and community engagement.