Asif Alam
Ajax
Summary
Accomplished Senior Business Manager at Bank of Montreal, specializing in operations management and strategic planning. Proven track record in fiscal year and workforce planning, with a strong focus on leadership and driving cross-functional collaboration. Demonstrated expertise in resource optimization and project delivery, delivering impactful results. Adept at conflict resolution and ensuring the seamless execution of strategic objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Manager (FCU - Cyber Security)
Bank of Montreal
03.2020 - Current
- Fiscal Year Planning & Budget Management
Lead annual fiscal year planning and budgeting processes for cyber security business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives. Responsible for creating financial forecasts and tracking budget to drive cost-efficiency. - Resource Management & Optimization
Oversee the allocation and utilization of resources across various cyber security initiatives. Collaborate with department heads to ensure resource capacity aligns with project demands. Manage the resource hiring pipeline across all domains to ensure optimal staffing and skill alignment. - Project Forecasting & Reporting
Collaborate with project and supply managers to ensure the timely initiation of Cyber Initiatives, while addressing financial requirements and challenges. Effectively communicate these issues to senior management to facilitate the on-time delivery of projects. - Business Continuity & Risk Management
Lead the development and execution of the Cyber Security Business Continuity Plan (BCP), ensuring operational resilience during disruptions. Collaborate with key stakeholders to test, refine, and improve continuity processes, safeguarding critical systems and data. - Executive Reporting & Stakeholder Communication
Oversee high-level reports for executive leadership, translating complex business data into clear, actionable insights. Ensure timely communication of key performance indicators (KPIs), project updates, and resource utilization, fostering transparency and informed decision-making. - Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
Partner with IT, security, and business operations teams to align workforce management strategies with business priorities. Provide leadership and mentorship to junior managers and team members, driving a culture of continuous improvement. - Process Optimization & Strategic Planning
Identify opportunities to streamline business processes and implement best practices across resource management, forecasting, and project execution. Deliver recommendations that improve operational efficiency and reduce overhead costs.
Education
BBA -
Trent University
Peterborough, ON04-2008
Skills
- Operations management
- Workforce planning
- Forecasting
- Strategic thinking
- Strategic planning
- Multi-tasking
- Networking
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Mediation
- Problem-solving
Languages
English
Hindi
Bengali
Urdu
Timeline
Senior Business Manager (FCU - Cyber Security)
Bank of Montreal
03.2020 - Current
BBA -
Trent University
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