CAMERON McDONALD
Financial Analyst
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Early-career finance professional with experience at the intersection of risk, capital, and early-stage companies. Background in surety underwriting and startup financial modelling, including a recent paid engagement building a 36-month cashflow, debt, and runway model for a Fintech startup. Strong judgment under uncertainty, with a focus on downside risk, capital efficiency, and decision-making under incomplete information. Motivated to challenge myself in a Strategy & Operations role, solving complex, cross-functional problems that shape growth, efficiency, and execution at scale
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Financial Analyst – Contract Surety
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company
Vancouver, British Columbia
06.2025 - Current
- Underwrite and manage a portfolio of 25+ (80 by Fall 2026) contractor and developer clients, assessing credit risk, liquidity, capital structure, and execution capacity.
- Analyze financial statements, cashflows, and contingent liabilities to support bonding decisions on projects typically $3M–$5M, with exposure up to $20M+ in contract capacity
- Translate complex financial and technical considerations into clear, actionable recommendations for owners, brokers, and internal leadership
Development Coordinator Intern
Westbank Projects Corp.
Vancouver, BC
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Coordinated multi-disciplinary consultant team on a large heritage building project for a rezoning application.
- Reviewed and negotiated consultant scopes and proposals (typically ~$50K, with exposure to $200K–$300K engagements)
- Supported senior developers with feasibility analysis, financing structures, and long-term development strategy
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business Management
UBC Sauder School of Business
Vancouver, Canada05-2025
Erasmus Exchange -
Universität Zu Köln (WiSo Fakultät)
Cologne, GermanySkills
- Financial Modeling (Excel) - Microsoft Suite
- Power BI
- Tableau (Basic)
- Capital & Risk analysis
- Presentation
Websites
Certification
Associateship of Canadian Surety Bonding - In progress (1/5)
Leadership
- Board Member, DKEUSBHA, (2026–present) - Parent organization overseeing student housing asset; contribute to governance, financial oversight, and long-term planning.
- President, Delta Kappa Epsilon (UBC), (2023) - Led a 75+ member organization; managed operations, budget, and stakeholder relations.
- High School Valedictorian, (2019)
Timeline
Financial Analyst – Contract Surety
Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company
06.2025 - Current
Development Coordinator Intern
Westbank Projects Corp.
05.2023 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Commerce - International Business Management
UBC Sauder School of Business
Erasmus Exchange -
Universität Zu Köln (WiSo Fakultät)