Zarah A.
About Zarah A.
Zarah A. is a Private Banking Associate at CIBC with a background in economics and public policy from the University of Toronto. She has experience in various roles, including financial aid, wealth management, tutoring, and corporate relations.
Current Role at CIBC
Zarah A. currently works at CIBC as a Private Banking Associate. She began this role in 2022. She engages in client building and utilizes her financial knowledge to assist clients in managing their private banking needs. Her experience in private banking is complemented by her background in wealth management and financial aid services.
Previous Work Experience
Zarah A. has accumulated diverse professional experiences across several roles. In 2021, she worked as a Student Services and Financial Aid Assistant at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education of the University of Toronto. Prior to this, in 2020, she served as a Private Wealth Management Intern at CIBC Wood Gundy. That same year, she worked as an Academic Tutor at Forest Hill Tutoring. Her earlier roles include Corporate Relations Director at Black Ties Association from 2017 to 2020, Eyewear Consultant at Theodore and Pringle Optical from 2017 to 2022, Sponsorship Committee Executive at Influencers of Tomorrow Summit from 2015 to 2016, and Member at Girls E-Mentorship Innovation (GEM) from 2015 to 2016.
Educational Background
Zarah A. has a strong academic background with multiple degrees from the University of Toronto. She achieved an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction in Economics with a Focus in Data Analytics and in Public Policy from the University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. She was enrolled at the university from 2017 to 2022. Prior to that, she studied at Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute from 2013 to 2017.
Professional Development and Aspirations
Zarah A. is actively pursuing further professional development. She is enrolled in the Canadian Securities Institute to become an industry licensed professional. Additionally, she is an aspiring CFA professional and focuses on lifelong learning. Her commitment to continuous personal and professional growth is evident through her engagement in individual projects such as learning new languages or programs.
Skills and Expertise
Zarah A. brings a broad set of skills to her professional roles. She is skilled in public speaking, leadership, customer service, and Microsoft Office. Her professional journey demonstrates a strong foundation in client building and financial knowledge within private banking. Her ability to engage effectively with clients and manage financial services is supported by her academic training and diverse career experiences.