Zia Umer
About Zia Umer
Zia Umer is the Director of Risk Policy and Governance for Global Operational Risk Management at CIBC, with a background in risk management and finance from various financial institutions.
Current Role at CIBC
Zia Umer currently serves as the Director of Risk Policy and Governance in Global Operational Risk Management at CIBC. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in developing and implementing risk policies that align with global operational risk management standards. His contributions are essential to enhancing the governance frameworks and improving risk management practices across various business lines.
Previous Experience at CIBC U.S.
From 2017 to 2018, Zia Umer worked at CIBC U.S. as the Director of Risk Policy and Governance, Enterprise Risk Management in Chicago. Although his tenure was short, lasting eight months, he continued his focus on risk policy and governance, directly contributing to the enterprise risk management framework.
Role at BMO Financial Group
Prior to his current role, Zia Umer held several positions at BMO Financial Group. From 2012 to 2015, he served as the Senior Manager for Corporate Policy in Enterprise Risk Portfolio Management. He was responsible for establishing comprehensive policies to manage enterprise risk efficiently. Before this, from 2010 to 2012, he was the Manager of Relationship Management & Strategic Initiatives in Finance, focusing on strategic financial initiatives and relationship management.
Role at RBC
Zia Umer worked at RBC from 2008 to 2009 as the Manager of External Reporting in Finance. In this role, he was responsible for external financial reporting and played a significant part in ensuring financial transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Educational Background
Zia Umer earned his Master's of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance, General from the University of Karachi, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His education provided him with a strong foundation in finance, which has been instrumental in his various roles within the financial services industry.