Azer Songnaba, CFA

CIO | Co-founder at Cauris

Azer Songnaba, CFA has a diverse work experience across various roles and companies.

Azer is currently working at Cauris as the CIO and co-founder, starting in June 2021. Prior to that, they worked at Mastercard from 2018 to 2021 as the Director of Strategy & Analytics.

Before joining Mastercard, Azer worked for Mastercard again from 2014 to 2018. Azer held multiple roles during this time, including Leader of Corporate FP&A and Director of Treasury.

Azer's earlier experience includes working at Goldman Sachs from 2009 to 2014. Azer worked as an Investment Banking professional from 2012 to 2014 and as a Risk Management Analyst from 2009 to 2012.

Overall, Azer Songnaba has built a strong background in strategy, analytics, corporate finance, and investment banking throughout their career.

Azer Songnaba, CFA has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Columbia Business School. Prior to that, they obtained a Master of Science (MS) degree in Finance from the University of Florida in 2009. In 2008, Azer also completed their Bachelor's degree in Finance and Actuarial Science from the University of Florida. Before entering university, Azer attended College de la Salle and obtained their Baccalaureate degree. Additionally, Azer earned the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification from the CFA Institute in July 2013.

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Timeline

  • CIO | Co-founder

    June, 2021 - present