Fcpa Aazar Zafar Fca

Aazar Zafar is an experienced professional in the financial industry with expertise in investment risk management and portfolio analysis. Currently, they serve as the Director of Investment Risk for Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Real Estate at OPTrust, where they are responsible for strategizing risk measurement and reporting approaches for assets worth over $10 billion. Aazar has built and leads a team of five to develop and implement innovative investment risk measurement strategies for new and existing investments in various market sectors. Prior to their current role, Aazar held positions at OPTrust as a Portfolio Manager and Manager of Private Markets Risk, where they developed risk measurement methodologies and conducted in-depth risk analysis for illiquid investments. Aazar also worked as a Principal at Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) and as the Head of Tax at OMERS. Aazar began their career at PwC as an AVP in Advisory Services.

Aazar Zafar, FCPA, FCA, CFA, has a strong educational background in accounting and finance. Aazar attended the University of Waterloo, where they pursued a degree in Chartered Accounting. Additionally, they obtained a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Chartered Accountancy Studies from the same university. Aazar Zafar is also a Chartered Accountant, having been certified by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. Furthermore, they hold the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst designation from the CFA Institute. The obtained months and years for these certifications are not specified.