Waqqas Iftikhar, Frm
About Waqqas Iftikhar, Frm
Waqqas Iftikhar is an Associate at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with extensive experience in financial risk management, regulatory operations, and capital markets.
Professional Experience at CIBC
Waqqas Iftikhar is currently an Associate at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, starting from 2020. Prior to this role, he served as an Analyst in Regulatory Operations, OTC Derivatives, Capital Markets at CIBC from 2018 to 2020. His responsibilities involved ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and managing OTC derivatives within the capital markets sector.
Industry Experience in Various Roles
Waqqas Iftikhar has built a diverse career with roles in multiple financial institutions. He worked as a Contract Analyst in the Regulatory Initiatives Group at Scotiabank for 4 months in 2018 and held positions at Standard Chartered Bank in Karachi as a Product Sales Specialist in Securities Services and Corporate Agency and Trust from 2015 to 2017. His earlier roles include a Business Consultant at SEED Ventures and a Strategy, Planning and Analysis Manager at Inland Beverage Group in Dallas/Fort Worth Area.
Educational Background
Waqqas Iftikhar holds a Master of Science (MS) in Economics from Baylor University's Hankamer School of Business, obtained between 2012 and 2013. He completed a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics from Williams College from 2005 to 2008. Additionally, he studied at Oxford University, specializing in Economics and Mathematics, achieving PPE in 2007. His early education includes achievements at Karachi Grammar School and St Michael's Convent School.
Certifications and Professional Development
Waqqas Iftikhar is a holder of several significant certifications. He achieved the Financial Risk Management (FRM) certification from the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) in 2017. He has also passed the Level I Exam of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program and completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC). These qualifications reflect his extensive knowledge in financial risk and securities.
Contributions in AML and Regulatory Compliance
In his career, Waqqas Iftikhar has developed a framework for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) transaction monitoring, specifically targeting capital markets treasury solutions. His work in transactional trend analysis has enhanced client account profiles, refined AML alerts, and improved the client experience. He has collaborated with technology teams to develop business requirements for AML monitoring reports and contributed significantly to process optimization and risk reduction.