SAMEER RIZVI
Mississauga, Ontario
Phone: (416) 254-5854
E-mail: sameerrizvi@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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* Business school graduate educated in interpreting & modelling financial data and producing quality reports while honouring demanding timelines
* Ability to incorporate strong analytical and problem solving skills resulting in the building of long-term, profitable relationships
* Highly organized and results-oriented with proven flexibility in adapting to wide variety of tasks, functions, and computer systems
* Critical thinker with experience in improvement and implementation of policies & processes

EDUCATION
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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (2008)
Schulich School of Business, Toronto, ON
* Major in Corporate Finance: Management Science Modelling & Analysis, Quantitative Analysis for Management Decision Making, Financial Management, Investments, & Real Estate Finance 
* Minor in Accounting with focus on IFRS: Management Accounting and Control Systems, Information Systems, Advanced Financial Accounting, and Auditing Standards and Applications
* Honour: Recipient of York Entrance Scholarship
* Member: Schulich Accounting Society and York Investment Club

SPECIALIZED TRAINING
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Accelerated Program (IFRS), Certified Management Accountant (2009 - Present)
Canadian Securities Course, Canadian Securities Institute (2008)
Conduct & Practises Handbook, Canadian Securities Institute (2008)

EXPERIENCE
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SENIOR PERSONAL BANKING OFFICER	(2008 – Present)
Bank of Nova Scotia, Mississauga, ON

* Managed intensive retail portfolio of 550-600 high-net worth clients, increasing portfolio size by $8+ million in fiscal 2009
* Awarded ten Certificates of Recognition ranging from highest level of compliance to strongest team spirit (Scotia Applause)
* Incorporated strong analytical and problem solving skills resulting in the building of long-term, profitable relationships
* Developed effective negotiation skills in dealing with very demanding and sophisticated client base composed of medical practitioners and entrepreneurs
* Leveraged probing skills and product knowledge to propose holistic solutions for clients, which enhanced customer experience and brand value

PERSONAL BANKING REPRESENTATIVE	(2005 – 2008)
President’s Choice Financial (CIBC Retail Markets), Mississauga, ON

* Generated sales results that exceeded expectations in excess of 150%
* Recipient of CIBC Quarterly Achievers Awards for fiscal 2006 Q2 & Q3 and 2007 Q1 for being one of top performers in all of Canada
* Organized and managed marketing events to increase brand awareness and overall market penetration
* Developed long-term relationships with clients to better serve their financial needs

FOUNDER & DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY (2005 – 2008)
Deo Maximo Marketing Solutions, Toronto, ON

* Conceptualized and created business plan while securing start-up capital for company targeting niche and untapped market
* Generated and executed overall growth strategy using process mapping, attaining 350% growth rate in first year on initial investment
* Collaborated with clients, sales team, and programming department to successfully execute integrated campaigns and achieve client objectives
* Directed business development process and managed key accounts across industries such as education, real-estate and community development
* Conducted post-mortem analysis of client advertising campaigns to determine project profitability and uncover targets for future projects

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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UNITED GRAIN GROWERS CASE STUDY (2008)
Advanced Corporate Finance, Schulich School of Business

* Designed integrated financial models to forecast financial growth and analyze pro forma effects of merger and acquisition activity
* Analysis included discounted cash flows (with synergies), company comparables, internal rate of return and weighted average cost of capital
* Acknowledged for excellent analytical and modelling techniques
 
INTERESTS/AFFILIATIONS
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* Member: The Society of Management Accountants of Canada (2008 – Present)
* Volunteer: Junior Achievement of Canada (2009 – Present)
* Organization Health & Safety Representative, Bank of Nova Scotia (2008 – Present)
* Computer literacy: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & AS400
* Languages spoken: English, Hindi, Urdu & Punjabi