Syed Ali Mujtaba Jafri
Georgetown
Summary
Results-driven Data Analyst with 5+ years of experience transforming complex datasets into actionable insights. Proficient in Python, SQL, Tableau, Power BI, and SAS, with expertise in predictive modeling, regulatory reporting, and AML compliance analytics. Skilled in optimizing processes, enhancing reporting efficiency by 20%, and driving measurable business outcomes across diverse industries including banking, consulting, retail, and government.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Data Analyst
CIBC
06.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Strategic Initiatives & Regulatory Reporting, AML
- Run daily Detective control process on EFTR using VERAFIN and Excel.
- Run weekly Detective Control process on LCTR using Tableau as the data repository.
- Support regulatory reporting processes by validating data accuracy, completeness, and timeliness in daily AML submissions to regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with Strategic Initiatives and Compliance teams to enhance data quality, reporting frameworks, and process automation within the EAML function.
- Extract, transform, and analyze large datasets using Excel, preparing presentation and summary reports to support management decision-making.
- Perform root-cause analysis on reported error and warning, ensuring remediation and process improvements are implemented to mitigate recurrence.
- Liaise with Technology, Risk, and Compliance teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across multiple AML platforms.
- Maintain awareness of changing AML/ATF regulatory obligations and contribute to continuous improvement of CIBC’s compliance reporting capabilities.
AML Analyst (Contract)
Protiviti Canada
07.2024 - 10.2024
- Conducted in-depth analysis of suspicious transactions using Oracle, ensuring compliance with AML regulations.
- Prepared Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) in SAS, reducing regulatory reporting errors by 15%.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance AML policies, improving fraud detection rates by 20%.
Data Analyst
Loblaw Companies Limited
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Streamlined data transfer processes using Excel and Work Order Management Software, reducing manual effort by 30%.
- Built Tableau dashboards to provide actionable insights into vendor performance and data trends.
- Ensured data accuracy and cleanliness, improving reporting reliability by 15% across departments.
Data Analyst (Co-op)
City of Brampton Municipality
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Analyzed municipal datasets with Python and SQL, identifying trends that improved public services by 10%.
- Developed asset migration plans using VFA asset management software, ensuring 100% data accuracy.
- Partnered with business advisors to interpret findings and support policy recommendations.
Business Analyst
Haseen Habib Trading Company Limited
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted industry research and financial analysis to optimize revenue through client-targeted marketing.
- Performed sales and purchase order aging analysis to enhance working capital and cash flow.
- Designed and commissioned fire alarm and suppression systems for industrial clients.
Logistics Analyst
Food Panda Pakistan
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed Tableau dashboards to forecast order processing using historical data.
- Designed weekly manpower plans for dispatchers and operators, improving resource allocation.
Automation Analyst
Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Designed, engineered, and commissioned automation and control projects across industries.
- Supported sales initiatives, increasing client acquisition and business growth by 10%.
- Created ERP, RFQ, and purchase orders in SAP, streamlining customer transactions.
- Conducted data analysis to identify and execute cost-reduction opportunities.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Loyalist College
06.2023
MSc. - Automation & Control
University of Newcastle
12.2018
B.Eng. - Electronic Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology
03.2015
Skills
- Programming: Python (Pandas, Seaborn, Matplotlib, Sklearn), R, SQL
- Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Microsoft Visio
- Machine Learning: Supervised & Unsupervised Learning, NLP
- Tools: SAS, Oracle, IBM Host, AWS, MS Excel
- Techniques: Data Cleaning, Data Transformation, Statistical Modeling, Dashboard Creation
- Machine learning
- Advanced Excel
- Business intelligence
- Data warehousing
- Natural language processing
- Report generation
- ETL development
- Predictive modeling
- Big data analytics
- SQL programming
- Data cleaning
- Python programming
- Data quality assurance
- Tableau software
- Dashboard creation
- Data integration
- Data analysis
- Requirements gathering
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Operations analysis
- Stakeholder management
- Business process improvement
- Business process mapping
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Database management
- Pivot tables
- Process optimization
- CRM systems
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Data mapping
- Negotiation
- Operations management
Certification
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)
- Python for Data Science Essential Training – LinkedIn Learning
- Machine Learning & Classification Training – LinkedIn Learning
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Business Data Analyst
CIBC
06.2025 - Current
AML Analyst (Contract)
Protiviti Canada
07.2024 - 10.2024
Data Analyst
Loblaw Companies Limited
10.2023 - 04.2024
Data Analyst (Co-op)
City of Brampton Municipality
01.2023 - 04.2023
Business Analyst
Haseen Habib Trading Company Limited
11.2019 - 03.2021
Logistics Analyst
Food Panda Pakistan
07.2019 - 08.2019
Automation Analyst
Siemens Pakistan Engineering Company Limited
05.2015 - 11.2016
MSc. - Automation & Control
University of Newcastle
B.Eng. - Electronic Engineering
NED University of Engineering & Technology
Post-Graduate Certificate - Artificial Intelligence & Data Science
Loyalist College