Hanna Zaidi
About Hanna Zaidi
Hanna Zaidi is the Vice President of Payments Strategy & Chief Compliance Officer at Wealthsimple and serves as an advisor to multiple organizations. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts from York University.
Titles and Roles at Wealthsimple
Hanna Zaidi currently holds the positions of Vice President, Payments Strategy, and Chief Compliance Officer at Wealthsimple. She is responsible for overseeing the payment strategies and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Investor at Various Companies
Hanna Zaidi has experience working as an Investor at multiple companies. She served at Hustle Fund for 3 months in 2022 and continues to work at Rally Cap Ventures since 2021, both located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Educational Background in Policy and Arts
Hanna Zaidi studied Economic Policy at the University of Toronto, where she achieved a Master of Public Policy (MPP) between 2013 and 2015. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts (BA) from York University, which she completed from 2008 to 2012.
Professional Experience in Fintech and Consulting
Throughout her career, Zaidi has accumulated extensive experience in fintech and consulting. She was a Fintech Fellow at On Deck Fintech 1 for 5 months in 2021 and has occupied advisory and mentorship roles at Moneyworld, Techstars, and Holt Accelerator.
Membership and Advisory Roles
In addition to her executive roles, Hanna Zaidi is a Membership Advisory Council member at Payments Canada, beginning in 2022. She has also been involved with Moonarch as an advisor since 2023.