Danish Zahur
Milton
Summary
Experienced finance professional with a demonstrated history of success in various roles supporting multi-billion dollar portfolios for leading global investors. Skilled in Equity, Foreign Exchange, Money Market and Derivatives Trading and Operations.
Senior analyst with robust background in data analysis, financial modeling, and strategic planning. Known for strong collaboration skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments. Adept at leveraging advanced analytical tools and methodologies to drive impactful business decisions. Consistently delivers results through teamwork and solutions-focused approach.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr Analyst, Equities, Trading
OMERS
08.2018 - 03.2023
- Execution of global cash equity trades for multi-billion dollar portfolio mandates with a multi-million dollar commission wallet
- Collaborated to improve best-in-class high-touch, low-touch and program trading approaches
Analyst, Liquidity Management
OMERS
08.2014 - 08.2018
- Money Market & Forex Trading for a multi-billion dollar fund, serving as Treasury
- Funded up to $1 billion at a time for the organization's various multi-currency investments
- Created and presented a report for quarterly review meeting with the CIO
Analyst, Derivatives & Mortgages
OMERS
03.2009 - 08.2014
- Acted as a Subject Matter Expert in re-designing organizational architecture
- Ensured accurate and timely execution and settlement of derivative activity
- Trained and provided guidance to junior team members and tested proposed workflows
- Formally promoted to Senior Business Analyst in March 2013
Manager, TRS, Derivatives
State Street Fund Services
01.2008 - 03.2009
- Trained incoming Interest Rate Swaps team of 8 staff
- Oversaw a team of 8 Total Return Swaps Administrators
- Oversaw trade entry, position reconciliation, settlement, custody, pricing and ad hoc reporting
- Optimized processes and documented workflows for improved efficiency
- Derivatives-Toronto labelled as a Centre of Excellence by the company
Team Leader, Swaps, Derivatives
State Street Fund Services
03.2007 - 01.2008
- Ensured accurate and timely execution and settlement of derivative activity
- Trained and provided guidance to junior team members and tested proposed workflows
- Acted as a Subject Matter Expert in re-designing organizational architecture
Sr Analyst, Swaps, Derivatives
State Street Fund Services
07.2005 - 03.2007
- Ensured accurate and timely execution and settlement of derivative activity
- Created new workflows to accommodate emerging products in the derivatives space
- Acted as a Subject Matter Expert in re-designing organizational architecture
- Cross-trained with other Derivatives product teams
Valuations Coordinator
State Street Fund Services
08.2004 - 07.2005
- Ensured client portfolios were valued as per their schedules (daily, monthly, etc)
- Ensured client portfolios were maintained correctly
- Coordinated with Fund Accounting department for NAV reporting
Education
CFA Charterholder -
CFA Institute
06.2012
CFA Exams (Level II & III)
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario01.2012
Honours Bachelor of Commerce -
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario01.2004
Skills
- Client management
- Client relationship management
- Data analysis
- Performance monitoring
Timeline
Sr Analyst, Equities, Trading
OMERS
08.2018 - 03.2023
Analyst, Liquidity Management
OMERS
08.2014 - 08.2018
Analyst, Derivatives & Mortgages
OMERS
03.2009 - 08.2014
Manager, TRS, Derivatives
State Street Fund Services
01.2008 - 03.2009
Team Leader, Swaps, Derivatives
State Street Fund Services
03.2007 - 01.2008
Sr Analyst, Swaps, Derivatives
State Street Fund Services
07.2005 - 03.2007
Valuations Coordinator
State Street Fund Services
08.2004 - 07.2005
CFA Exams (Level II & III)
University of Toronto
Honours Bachelor of Commerce -
McMaster University
CFA Charterholder -
CFA Institute
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