Michael Nasir
Director @CIBC
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WORK HISTORY
Director @CIBC
Toronto, ON, CA
I began as an individual contributor and advanced to managing a team of 4–7 project managers, leading and expanding a high-impact risk management portfolio.Moreover, I oversaw enterprise-wide initiatives with values up to $20M, ensuring strategic alignment and operational excellence across the Enterprise Management Portfolio.Among my achievements and contributions, I- Spearheaded annual strategic planning, defining project roadmaps, budgets, and prioritization strategies across programs for the fiscal year- Led a $14M enterprise data governance program, remediating high-risk issues across 14 business segments and 33 applications; reduced high-risk rating to medium with a trajectory toward low- Established portfolio governance reviews, standardizing financial and non-financial reporting; improved data quality and provided actionable insights to senior leadership- Directed onboarding and performance management of employees; coached project managers to enhance team performance, compliance, and culture- Coached teams to navigate stakeholder challenges, ensuring project timelines and accountability were maintained- Led enterprise stress-testing automation initiative, reducing testing cycles from weeks to hours while managing vendors, SLAs, and system integrations- Oversaw credit adjudication updates to meet BASIL standards and implemented ESG assessment initiatives to measure and mitigate environmental impact.
EDUCATION
Schulich School of Business - York University
Business Analyst certificate course
York University
Bachelor of Arts with Honours, Economics, Political Science
ABOUT MICHAEL NASIR
I am a results-driven project leader with over 15 years of experience leading governance, transformation, and complex program initiatives within the financial services sector. I specialize in steering enterprise projects and programs to success through strategic planning, large-scale data governance, and cross-functional leadership, consistently delivering measurable outcomes in risk mitigation, process automation, and operational efficiency.Throughout my career, I have built strong alignment across executive stakeholders, matrixed teams, and technical environments, ensuring programs are delivered seamlessly while adhering to rigorous governance standards. I manage diverse portfolios and lead high-impact initiatives designed to strengthen compliance, enhance the customer experience, and drive sustainable organizational growth.I am passionate about developing forward-looking strategies that combine innovation, operational excellence, and cultural alignment, positioning organizations for long-term success and leadership within the industry. Looking ahead, I am focused on creating meaningful, high-value outcomes that empower teams, optimize processes, and elevate enterprise performance.Connect with me to learn more about my expertise in the following areas:• Strategic Program Oversight • Cross-Functional Leadership • Governance & Compliance • Enterprise Portfolio Management • Change & Risk Management • Data-Driven Decision-Making • Agile Delivery Frameworks • Financial Oversight & Analysis • Stakeholder Engagement Strategies
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