Vijay Bhatia, Ctp, MBA, Ific
About Vijay Bhatia, Ctp, MBA, Ific
Vijay Bhatia is an Associate in Loan Syndications at CIBC with over 16 years of experience in finance and investment banking.
Current Position at CIBC
Vijay Bhatia currently serves as an Associate in the Loan Syndications group at CIBC. Since 2019, he has been contributing to the Loan Syndications team in Toronto, Canada. In this role, he focuses on coordinating and managing syndicated loan deals, working closely with various stakeholders to ensure successful completion of transactions.
Previous Roles at CIBC
Before his current role, Vijay Bhatia held multiple positions at CIBC. He served as a Letter of Credit Officer in Trade Finance for four months and as an Account Processing Officer in Trade Finance for two months in 2018. These roles involved handling trade finance operations, managing letters of credit, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Experience at Bank of America
Vijay Bhatia spent a significant part of his career at Bank of America, where he held various positions between 2007 and 2018. His roles included serving as a Senior Analyst in Global & Corporate Investment Banking for seven years, as well as positions in Quality & Productivity, Legal Processing, Public Finance, and Information Research. These roles provided him with comprehensive exposure to investment banking operations and research.
Educational Background and Certifications
Vijay Bhatia has an extensive educational background. He obtained a Certified Treasury Professional designation from the Association for Financial Professionals in 2021. Additionally, he has completed several programs at LinkedIn Learning in Financial Modeling, Access Essential Training, and Corporate Financial Statement Analysis. His education also includes coursework in Construction Credit Risk Management and Commercial Credit Administration from the Credit Institute of Canada, and other finance-related courses from the Canadian Securities Institute.
Diverse Financial Industry Experience
With around 16 years of experience, Vijay Bhatia has a well-rounded background in loan syndications, trade finance, and investment banking. His skills extend to Pitchbook and Financial Comparable analysis. His career trajectory spans roles at major financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Rogers Communications. This diverse expertise positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the finance industry.