Raj D. Jain
About Raj D. Jain
Raj D. Jain is a Policy Analyst at the Government of Canada, specializing in social finance. With experience in both public and private sectors, he focuses on mobilizing private capital to achieve social, economic, and environmental objectives.
Current Role at Government of Canada
Raj D. Jain currently serves as a Policy Analyst in the Social Finance Fund at the Government of Canada. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to initiatives that aim to mobilize private capital for social, economic, and environmental objectives. His role involves analyzing policies and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance social outcomes across Canada.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Raj D. Jain has a background in financial services, having worked at BMO Financial Group in various capacities. He served as an Automotive Finance Intern for two months in 2015 and later as a Real Estate Finance Intern for three months in 2016. Additionally, he worked as an Analyst at BMO Capital Markets from 2018 to 2020, gaining experience in financial markets and analysis.
Experience in Education and Outreach
Raj D. Jain worked at McMaster University Centre for Continuing Education as a Project Coordinator and Outreach Assistant from 2016 to 2017. He also served as a Research Associate at the McMaster Research Shop from 2017 to 2018. His roles involved coordinating outreach activities and managing projects, which contributed to effective policy implementation.
Educational Background
Raj D. Jain studied at McMaster University, where he earned a degree in Political Science and Business from 2014 to 2018. This educational background provided him with foundational knowledge in political and economic systems, which supports his work in policy analysis and social finance.
Expertise in Social Finance
Raj D. Jain possesses expertise in social finance, a field that integrates financial tools and strategies to address social challenges. His work in the Social Finance Fund reflects his commitment to leveraging private capital for social good, enhancing collaboration between government and private sector stakeholders.