Shawn Fernandez
About Shawn Fernandez
Shawn Fernandez is the Vice President of Capital Markets Operations at CIBC, with extensive experience in various roles within the company since 2007. He holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology from the University of Toronto.
Current Position at CIBC
Shawn Fernandez is currently serving as the Vice President of Capital Markets Operations at CIBC, a role he has held since 2020. Within this position, he oversees the operations related to capital markets, ensuring efficiency and regulatory compliance. His leadership contributes to optimizing processes and maintaining the integrity of market operations in Canada.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before his current role, Shawn Fernandez held multiple positions at CIBC. In 2020, he briefly worked as the Senior Director of Operational Resilience based in New York, United States, for five months. From 2018 to 2020, he served as the Executive Director of Capital Markets Operations Change & Transformation for CIBC US. His other previous roles include Senior Director of Business Transformation and Control in Toronto (2017-2018), Senior Director of Business Optimization, Tax Reporting & Regulatory Registrations (2017), and Director of Business Optimization & Tax Reporting (2016-2017).
Early Career at CIBC
Shawn Fernandez started his career at CIBC in various capacities, gaining a breadth of experience over the years. He worked as a Senior Manager for Business Management, Fees & Reporting, and Centralized Review Team from 2013 to 2016. His earlier roles include Business Consultant and Specialist for Special Products (2010-2013), Client Reporting Supervisor (2010), and ICS Client Reporting Senior Business Analyst (2010). He began his journey with CIBC as an ICS Client Reporting Administrator from 2007 to 2009.
Educational Background
Shawn Fernandez holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Psychology from the University of Toronto. He completed his degree over a span of four years from 2003 to 2007. His educational background in these disciplines has provided a strong foundation for his analytical and strategic roles in the financial industry.