Zeshan Ahmed
About Zeshan Ahmed
Zeshan Ahmed is an Audit Manager at CIBC specializing in Capital Markets and Treasury, with extensive experience in various financial and auditing roles across multiple countries.
Current Position
Zeshan Ahmed currently works as an Audit Manager for Capital Markets and Treasury at CIBC in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He has held this position since 2016. In his role, he handles complex audit processes, collaborates with various teams, and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly in non-financial regulatory reporting for OTC derivatives under EMIR regulations.
Previous Roles
Before his current position, Zeshan Ahmed was the Audit Manager for Retail and Business Banking at CIBC from 2015 to 2016. He also served as a Senior Auditor for Treasury and Investment at The Saudi Investment Bank in Riyadh from 2011 to 2014. His earlier experience includes working as an Associate in Risk Advisory at EY in London from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Certifications
Zeshan Ahmed completed various educational programs and certifications. He studied Accounting at the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) from 2014 to 2015. He also pursued Financial Management at ACCA from 2007 to 2010, earning a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Oxford Brookes University during the same period. Additionally, he completed a course at the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) in 2015.
Specializations and Skills
Specializing in Independent Price Verification, Valuation Adjustments, and Model Risk for Global Equity Derivatives, Zeshan Ahmed has built a notable reputation in his field. He effectively communicates with IA Data Analytics and Capital Markets Technology teams to address complex logic and business requirements during audits. His experience includes participation in audits focusing on non-financial regulatory reporting for OTC derivatives in Toronto, New York, and London markets.
Professional Relationships
Throughout his career, Zeshan Ahmed has maintained strong working relationships with senior managers and directors. His ability to effectively communicate and collaborate during and after audit assignments has been a key aspect of his professional success.