Adnan Shah, Cim®
About Adnan Shah, Cim®
Adnan Shah is the Director, Compliance & Chief Compliance Officer at Wealthsimple, with extensive experience in regulatory operations and compliance management.
Title and Current Position
Adnan Shah serves as the Director, Compliance & Chief Compliance Officer at Wealthsimple. He has held this position since 2022, overseeing compliance operations to ensure adherence to regulatory standards in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Previous Roles at Wealthsimple
Before becoming the Director, Compliance & Chief Compliance Officer, Adnan Shah worked as a Senior Manager of Regulatory Operations at Wealthsimple from 2020 to 2022. Prior to that, he held the role of Compliance Manager for 6 months in 2019. His responsibilities in these roles involved managing regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance across various operations within the company.
Career at Manulife Securities
Adnan Shah has an extensive history with Manulife Securities. He worked there as a Senior Compliance Branch Manager from 2018 to 2019 and from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he held the positions of Senior Fixed Income & Equity Trader from 2010 to 2012 and Training & Audit Specialist in 2009. These roles have contributed significantly to his expertise in compliance and trading.
Experience at Aviso Wealth and Previous Roles
From 2015 to 2018, Adnan Shah served as the Provincial Branch Manager at Aviso Wealth. His time at Aviso Wealth helped him develop leadership skills and a deeper understanding of branch management and compliance. This role further solidified his credentials in the industry.
Education and Analytical Skills
Adnan Shah studied at Saint Peter's University from 2000 to 2003. His academic background supports his strong focus on process improvement, helping organizations manage regulatory, operational, and financial risks. His passion for analytical thinking has been instrumental in reducing risk exposure for several organizations over his career.