Christopher Abraham Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Bolstered proactive adherence to regulatory (CIRO) and firm standards by serving as the primary consultant for all compliance-related inquiries for advisors and portfolio managers across Canada, offering specialized expertise on regulatory compliance matters, trade surveillance inquiries, and sales communication standards• Enhanced risk detection and regulatory alignment by identifying non-compliant trading trends among high net-worth accounts, and conducted detailed financial assessments focused on financial crime indicators including money laundering, fraud, and market abuse• Showcased adeptness in conveying complex information effectively and fostered a culture of continuous improvement and compliance excellence by delivering tailored training sessions for team analysts, resulting in a measurable 80% enhancement in the execution of compliance protocols• Demonstrated exceptional leadership and communication abilities by spearheading the implementation of the compliance framework for the firm’s first client experience transformation, including coordinating with team members and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution and alignment with organizational objectives• Ability to easily interpret complex financial reports and provide feedback and recommendations on how to improve compliance protocols that align with the firm’s strategic plan• Contributed to strategy formulation by outlining how compliance objectives and goals are able to seamlessly blend with each functional area within the firm• Provided constructive feedback and implemented new strategies on how to improve the firm’s Regulatory Compliance Management (RCM) program and Governance, Risk and Compliance tools (Archer) to better track and manage compliance reviews

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Associate, RBC Career Launch Program: Rotation ThreeRBC Wealth Management

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Associate, RBC Career Launch Program: Rotation TwoSecondment at Junior Achievement of Central Ontario

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Associate, RBC Career Launch Program: Rotation OnePersonal and Commercial Banking

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Responsible for the oversight and instruction of year one cadets, while also providing mentorship on an ongoing basis• Prepared and executed classes on leadership, discipline, aviation, and community engagement. Also assisted in the instruction of the military band• Took action by creating a specialized curriculum in order to host seminars on the importance of Diversity and Inclusion as it related to their respective communities and beyond

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

• Provided strategic consulting services for non-profit organizations, applying analytical skills and innovative strategies to address operational challenges and drive impactful solutions• Played a pivotal role in project management for client engagements and internal initiatives, actively participating in project planning, tracking, and transparent status reporting for streamlined operations and effective stakeholder communication• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop comprehensive content for client meetings, presentations, and deliverables, supporting seamless project delivery and engagement activities• Engaged in collaborative analysis and problem-solving, contributing to strategic solutions tailored to address client challenges while considering the engagement scope and specific business environment

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Created a consolidated directory that kept a record of legal documents in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario which contributed to the firms ongoing organization and compliance with applicable legislation• Improved firm templates for notarizations, invitation and sponsorship letters by introducing an easy-to-follow design with plain language that ultimately led to better client understanding and an increase in firm efficiency• Established a point of reference for various lawyers by utilizing spreadsheets and other electronic record-keeping software to ensure fees and disbursements were well documented