Teddy Lazongas
About Teddy Lazongas
Teddy Lazongas is the Director of Capital Markets Stress Testing at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in market risk and financial analysis.
Current Position at CIBC
Teddy Lazongas is currently the Director of Capital Markets Stress Testing at CIBC. He has held this position since 2013, and his role is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing stress testing processes to ensure the robustness of the capital markets against various economic scenarios.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Teddy Lazongas has held several pivotal roles at CIBC prior to his current position. He was the Director of Market Risk Stress Testing from 2012 to 2013 and served as the Senior Manager of Market Risk Stress Testing from 2010 to 2012. These roles involved developing and implementing stress testing frameworks for market risk to safeguard the institution from potential financial threats.
Experience at Scotiabank
Before joining CIBC, Teddy Lazongas worked at Scotiabank. He was a Manager for Interest Rate Derivatives in 2010 for two months, and before that, he was an Associate in Global Risk Management from 2008 to 2010. During his time at Scotiabank, he gained valuable experience in managing risk related to financial derivatives and global markets.
Education and Credentials
Teddy Lazongas holds a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Management, Financial Engineering, and Finance from the University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management, completed from 2006 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto, obtained from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he is a Chartered Financial Analyst, showcasing his expertise in financial analysis and risk management.
Skills and Expertise
Teddy Lazongas possesses strong analytical, technical, and quantitative skills. His expertise spans various risk domains, including trading floor market risk, counterparty credit risk, liquidity risk, and structural risk. He has a keen interest in portfolio approaches to risk management and has played significant roles on cross-functional teams that include the Front Office, Treasury, Compliance, Finance, and Audit. His deep understanding of the regulatory implications on the financial services industry further enhances his professional credibility.