Anik Walia, MBA
About Anik Walia, MBA
Anik Walia is the Director of Sales at Vena Solutions, with extensive experience in commercial banking and credit risk management. He has held leadership roles at prominent financial institutions, including CIBC, TD Bank Group, and Bank of Montreal, and possesses an MBA from Ivey Business School.
Current Role at Vena Solutions
Anik Walia serves as the Director of Sales, FinS at Vena Solutions, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for driving sales strategies and managing client relationships within the financial services sector. His experience in commercial banking provides a strong foundation for his current responsibilities, enabling him to effectively address the needs of clients and contribute to the company's growth.
Previous Experience in Commercial Banking
Prior to his current role, Anik Walia accumulated extensive experience in commercial banking. He worked at CIBC as Director & Team Lead for Diversified Industries from 2015 to 2017, overseeing a team in the Toronto area. Before that, he was with TD Bank Group as Associate-Manager in Commercial Banking Credit Risk from 2011 to 2015. His career also includes a position at Bank of Montreal as Manager of Performance Management in Commercial Banking Strategy from 2007 to 2011.
Education and Certifications
Anik Walia holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Ivey Business School at Western University. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from the University of Toronto. Additionally, he studied Project Management at BMO Institute for Learning, where he achieved a certificate. He obtained a Six Sigma Certificate in Financial Services from Villanova University, further enhancing his expertise in process improvement.
Expertise in Commercial Credit Risk Management
Anik Walia has significant expertise in adjudicating and managing risks associated with commercial credit. His experience includes managing commercial credit files with deal sizes ranging from $35 million to $500 million. He has liaised with central Risk Management for deals exceeding unit limits, which encompasses both renewals and new deals. This background equips him with the skills necessary to navigate complex financial transactions and ensure compliance with risk management protocols.