Prasanthan (Sean) Mahalingam
About Prasanthan (Sean) Mahalingam
Prasanthan (Sean) Mahalingam is an experienced investigator in the Compliance Department at Primerica, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in compliance and financial services, having held various roles at Foresters and Sun Life Financial over a span of more than a decade.
Work at Primerica
Prasanthan Mahalingam has been employed at Primerica as an Investigator in the Compliance Department since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for ensuring that the company's operations adhere to regulatory standards and internal policies. His experience in compliance has contributed to the effectiveness of Primerica's risk management strategies. He works in Mississauga, Ontario, where he continues to develop his expertise in compliance and regulatory matters.
Previous Experience in Compliance and Risk Management
Before joining Primerica, Mahalingam worked at Foresters for five years as a Compliance Analyst in the North American Complaints, Risk, and Compliance sector from 2010 to 2015. His role involved analyzing compliance issues and managing complaints to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. Additionally, he served as an Analyst in Conservation and Service Quality at Foresters from 2008 to 2010. His career also includes significant experience at Sun Life Financial in various roles related to compliance and customer service.
Education and Expertise
Prasanthan Mahalingam has a diverse educational background in finance and compliance. He studied at York University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from 1996 to 1998. He furthered his education at George Brown College, obtaining a Certificate in Financial Planning from 2006 to 2007. Mahalingam has also achieved several professional designations from LOMA, including the Associate Customer Service (ACS) in 2020, the Associate Life Management Institute (ALMI), and the FLMI Level 1 Certificate from 2018 to 2019.
Career at Sun Life Financial
Mahalingam's career at Sun Life Financial spanned several roles from 1998 to 2008. He began as a New Business Specialist/Policy Change Administrator and worked in this capacity for five years. He then transitioned to the role of Universal Life Analyst, where he served for three years. His final position at Sun Life was as a Universal Life Product Service Analyst from 2006 to 2008. These roles provided him with extensive experience in customer service and product management within the financial services industry.
Professional Development
In addition to his formal education, Prasanthan Mahalingam has pursued further professional development through courses at the Investment Funds Institute of Canada. He completed the Canadian Investment Funds Course from 2016 to 2017 and the Branch Manager's Exam from 2017 to 2018. These courses have enhanced his knowledge of investment products and regulatory requirements, contributing to his effectiveness in compliance roles.