Sanaz Khazaei
About Sanaz Khazaei
Sanaz Khazaei is a Manager & Underwriter at CIBC Innovation Banking in Vancouver, British Columbia, with over 10 years of experience in the banking industry.
Current Position at CIBC
Sanaz Khazaei currently holds the title of Manager & Underwriter in the Innovation Banking division at CIBC. She has been in this role since 2020, based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Her responsibilities include proactively assessing clients' financial needs and proposing tailored solutions to meet those needs. She prepares strong financing proposals and drafts recommendations on credit submissions and investment proposals to support CIBC Innovation Banking's objectives.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before her current position, Sanaz Khazaei served in several roles at CIBC. From 2019 to 2020, she was an Associate Innovation Banking in Vancouver, acquiring valuable experience in technology lending and venture capital. Prior to that, she spent four years from 2015 to 2019 as a Financial Services Associate-Commercial Banking, also in Vancouver. Her work encompassed commercial lending and loan structuring, enabling her to build a robust foundation in marketplace and loan adjudication.
Experience at RAKBANK
Sanaz Khazaei worked at RAKBANK in the United Arab Emirates from 2012 to 2015, where she was a Relationship Manager in the Wealth Management division. Her role involved managing client relationships and developing financial solutions tailored to high-net-worth individuals. This position equipped her with significant experience in wealth management, client engagement, and financial advisory services.
Educational Background
Sanaz Khazaei completed a Master's degree in Applied Finance and Banking from the University of Wollongong, Dubai, between 2009 and 2011. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Banking Management from Economic Affairs University and has completed additional certification in Finance from the Canadian Securities Institute, earning her CSC qualification. This academic background has provided her with a strong foundation in finance, corporate finance, and capital structure evaluation.
Early Career
Sanaz Khazaei began her career as a Financial Consultant at Deloitte and Touch in Dubai in 2010. Although her tenure lasted only five months, this position helped her gain initial exposure to financial consulting. Her early career also includes various roles that have contributed to her over 10 years of experience in the banking industry, particularly in technology lending, venture capital, and commercial banking.