Vladimir Lj Novakovic, PhD, Dms
About Vladimir Lj Novakovic, PhD, Dms
Vladimir Lj Novakovic, PhD, DMS, is the Director of Treasury Risk Technology at CIBC, with extensive experience in market risk, quantitative finance, and software solutions architecture.
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Vladimir Lj Novakovic holds the position of Director, Treasury Risk Technology, at CIBC. He has been serving in this capacity since 2018, operating out of the Toronto, Canada area.
Current Role at CIBC
Since 2018, Vladimir Lj Novakovic has been leading the Treasury Risk Technology team at CIBC. His focus is on implementing innovative technology solutions to manage and mitigate risk effectively within the institution. His role involves overseeing the development and execution of technological strategies that enhance the treasury's risk management capabilities.
Previous Experience in Market Risk and Trading
Before joining CIBC, Vladimir had significant experience in the finance sector. He served as VP, Market Risk & CCR at MUFG from 2017 to 2018, and as Manager, Analytics, Market Risk Infrastructure at BMO Financial Group from 2013 to 2017. His career also includes a position as Manager, Model Validation and Management at TD from 2012 to 2013 and as Consultant, Stress Testing, Market Risk at Bank of Montreal from 2011 to 2012. Vladimir's earlier roles included Senior Manager, Hedge Funds, Market Risk at Scotiabank and Stock and Options Broker/ Trader at Canaccord Financial.
Education and Qualifications
Vladimir holds a PhD in Computer Science from Università degli Studi di Milano, achieved between 2000 and 2004. He also earned a BSc in Theoretical Physics from the University of Belgrade, studied from 1985 to 1990. Additionally, he completed courses in Financial Derivatives from the Canadian Securities Institute, obtaining a DMS (Derivatives Markets Specialist) designation between 2006 and 2009.
Expertise in Software Solutions and Quantitative Finance
Vladimir has extensive expertise in developing software solutions architecture aimed at quantitative finance and trading. He has a strong background in research and development, focusing on creating and implementing quantitative trading and investment strategies. His skills have been honed through various roles in academia and the finance industry, making him a significant contributor to the fields he works in.