Shruti Dutta, CFA

Accomplished Product Manager with a proven track record at Desjardins Financial Security Investments Inc., specializing in strategic product vision. Expert in product management and interpersonal skills, I've led initiatives that significantly enhanced the competitive positioning and compliance adherence of the dealer. My background includes pivotal roles in compliance, driving process improvements and providing governance oversight.

Product Launch - Exempt Market Products (2024)

• Conducted extensive market research (internal and external) in order to successfully launch a new product line across DFSI's advisor networks.
• Established a rigorous process for product selection, fund analysis, and completion of KYP obligations.
• Created a viable, highly successful revenue source for DFSI by adding an entirely new product type to the product suite.

Leadership Ambition Challenge (2023)

• Chosen as the only employee to participate within a global program focused on leaders in DFSI's wealth management division.

Network wide KYP tool launch (2021)

• Lead DFSI's KYP tool to simplify Know-Your-Product obligations for 1400+ financial advisors under Client Focused Reforms.
• Finalized vendor selection, communication campaigns, launch strategy, and training materials.

Product Review Committee Formation (2021)

• Founded DFSI's internal governance committee to provide oversight and strategic direction to the DFSI's processes and decisions related to products.
• Established the committee's charters outlining responsibilities, and processes.
• Formalized a KYP-related sub-committee in order to further provide structure to DFSI's KYP process.

Council Member, Canadian Advocacy Council (CFA Societies Canada), July 2023 - Present

• The CAC advocates to Canada's securities regulators, standard setters, self-regulatory organizations, industry groups, and legislators through the publication of comment letters on proposed rules and notices.
• Provide input on regulatory related mandates from SROs such as CIRO and CSA.

Member, Junior Achievement Canada, March 2024 - Present

• Career Mentor on JA Canada's Empowering Young Women Event
• JA Canada focuses on empowering young Canadians to succeed in a global economy through financial literacy programs and events.

Member, CFA Institute Practice Analysis Working Body (CFA Societies Canada), January 2022 - Present

• Provide feedback on current industry trends and topics relevant to the CFA Program
• Review CFA program curriculum material for enhancement and update.