Nadim Abdo (He / Him)

Head of Risk at GoTyme Bank

Nadim Abdo has a diverse and extensive work experience in the financial industry. From 1989 to 1996, they worked at CIBC in various risk management roles, including as a Senior Manager. During this time, they gained experience in commercial lending and launched CIBC's first commercial overdraft product.

From 1996 to 1998, Nadim joined President's Choice Financial as a Senior Manager in Risk Management. Nadim was part of the initial strategy and launch team for the virtual banking platform and products. Nadim implemented a fully automated risk strategy and launched borrowing, transactional accounts, and mortgages.

In 1999, Nadim worked as a Senior Consultant in Predictive Sciences at Equifax Canada, specializing in data analysis and risk prediction.

From 2003 to 2005, they served as the Director of Auto Finance at HSBC Bank Canada, where they designed and implemented the credit risk management program for auto finance. Nadim also introduced a sub-prime program with risk-based pricing.

Nadim then moved to Moneris from 2005 to 2007, where they served as the Director of North American Credit. Nadim oversaw credit risk management policies and procedures for small business, mid-market, and large corporate merchants.

From 2007 to 2014, Nadim worked at Equifax Canada Inc. as the Vice President of Consulting and Analytical Services.

In 2015, they co-founded Brim Financial Inc. and served as the Chief Risk Officer until May 2019. Brim is a non-bank credit card issuer in Canada.

Most recently, Nadim joined Savvii Group Inc. in February 2022 as the Chief Risk Officer. Savvii is a fintech company focused on revolutionizing financial solutions under the category of Connected Finance.

Nadim Abdo completed their undergraduate education from 1984 to 1988 at Norwich University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

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