Ritesh Shah

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Strategic & Empathetic Leader | Risk & Financial Reporting | Data & AI | Coach | Certified Lead Facilitator | Ph.D. | 2XGlobal Applause Champion | Economist | Professor | Researcher | Public Speaker | Author @ TDSB
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Ritesh Shah's Location
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
About Ritesh Shah

Thank you for visiting. My passion is to utilize my skills drawn from theoretical and practical knowledge, experience and education in Economics, Finance, Management and Accounting. I am a Certified Lead Facilitator, empathetic and compassionate leader.My selected accomplishments:-☞ Applause Champion - Recognized Globally - Scotiabank☞ Reclass the GLs of 1 Billion from external to internal ☞ Reconciliation of 130+ Billion ☞ Employee of the Month - Scotiabank ☞ Quaretely Team Recipient Award - CIBC☞ Optimize work process that decreased turnover time by 10%, increased productivity by 25% and saved printing of 8000+ pages per year☞ Develop and present skill build session on cheque deposits to minimize errors by 99%☞ Develop multitude Job Aids and step by step guides for improving process, productivity and efficiency I believe in these ideologies:-"Helping one person might not change the whole world, but it could change the world for one person.""Passion is the difference between having a job and having a career!"I'm customer-focused and compliance-oriented professional with strong problem-solving, business analysis, process improvement and project management skills and attributes. I've seasoned ability to explain complex problems to a range of audiences, as well as negotiate, influence, and persuade. All-embracing experience in developing, planning, and executing in-depth analytical projects. I'm a forever-learner and welcome any recommendations on things to do that challenge me to grow personally and professionally.I love eating food, playing cricket and chess and reading fiction books.Core Competencies:-✎ Proficient Public Speaker✎ Outcome based Thinker✎ Analysis, Business Analysis & Presentation✎ Quantitative & Qualitative Methods✎ Policy & Program Development✎ Economic Model Development✎ Client Service Excellence✎ Capital and Money Markets✎ Network/Relationship Building✎ Cross Cultural Communication✎ SPSS, SAS, STATA, Eviews, Bloomberg, SQL and MS Office

Ritesh Shah's Current Company Details
TDSB

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Strategic & Empathetic Leader | Risk & Financial Reporting | Data & AI | Coach | Certified Lead Facilitator | Ph.D. | 2XGlobal Applause Champion | Economist | Professor | Researcher | Public Speaker | Author
canada
Employees:
6782
Ritesh Shah Work Experience Details
  • Tdsb
    Chair - School Council
    Tdsb Oct 2024 - Present
    Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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  • Scotiabank
    Manager - Finance Accounting And Regulatory Reporting
    Scotiabank Dec 2023 - Present
    Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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  • Scotiabank
    Mentor
    Scotiabank Mar 2023 - Present
    Greater Toronto Area, Canada
    It's an honor to serve as a Mentor and make a lasting impact on others!I helped transform the lives of fellow Scotiabankers through an empowering mentorship program designed for both, entry-level professionals and leaders. I meet mentees in person and virtually and help, support, and guide them to make them in charge of their careers and provide them safe space to share their thoughts, ideas and story of their struggle.
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  • Scotiabank
    Assistant Manager - Financial Reporting (Initiatives And Optimization) | Reconcile $130 Billion
    Scotiabank Jun 2022 - Dec 2023
    Greater Toronto Area, Canada
    • Monitor, track, and advise to Global Finance and superior management by collaborating with stakeholders to resolve issues by analyzing complex financial data and by using tools like Excel, and MS office Suite to advise on impact of these process for the project named “reclassification of GLs” that mitigate risk.• Lead and actively participate in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly multiple team activities/initiatives and change while promoting responsibility for self-learning and development by partnering in learning and embracing new procedures, technologies, and processes• Utilize presentation skills to present proposals to upper-level management, stakeholders, and Global Finance team regarding various upcoming changes and updates in current processes and utilize knowledge of the decision-making structure and approval process to lead analysis and stewardship of key initiatives • Amend and revamp 9+ SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) to meet the audit/QC guidelines and mitigate risks to improve efficiency and minimize variances in various financial reports and resolved 100% requests from audit, SOX, and successfully secured above satisfactory ratings by utilizing knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
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  • Scotiabank
    Estate Specialist
    Scotiabank Sep 2020 - Jun 2022
    Greater Toronto Area Metropolitan Area
    • Promoted to the role of to Estates Specialist after promotion to Help Desk Officer• Answering branch emails and calls with various inquiries, questions and concerns
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  • Scotiabank
    Estates Officer
    Scotiabank Sep 2019 - Sep 2020
    Mississauga
    • Promoted from Mutual funds officer to the role of Estates Officer• Vetted various estate documents, Will, government forms and support in settling Estates • Promoted to the role of to Estates Specialist after promotion to Help Desk Officer
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  • Scotiabank
    Mutual Funds Transfer Officer
    Scotiabank Sep 2018 - Sep 2019
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
    • Conducted and presented various brain storming and skill build sessions• Vetted various documents, government and CRA forms while dealing with confidential client information with 99.8% accuracy• Communicated with financial advisors and other financial institutions verbally and in writing (email and call)• Ensured to process all the transfers/transactions within service level agreements (SLA) of Dealer Services Unit (DSU)(Applications:- AS 400, PEGA, IP, Intralink, IRIS, RPM, Sales Builder, CDS)
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  • Scotiabank
    Settlement And Clearing Officer- Gwo
    Scotiabank Feb 2018 - Sep 2018
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Minimized operational, dealing, and settlement risks through accurate, efficient and timely settlement of all transactions and resolved any late payments/receipts related issues• Responded to all customer queries and inquiries verbally and in writing and monitored, confirmed and settled same day and future trades and resolved uninstructed items• Paid out all invoices, expenses and transfers and calculated month-end interest on customer accounts and ensured action taken against all outstanding items
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  • Scotiabank
    Transfer Aministrator
    Scotiabank Dec 2016 - Feb 2018
    Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
    • Analyzed, investigated, researched and reviewed client requests (ATON and Non-ATON)• Vetted various documents, government and CRA forms while dealing with confidential client information with 100% accuracy• Communicated with financial advisers and other financial institutions verbally and in writing (email and call) and depositing cheques into client's account• Ensured to process all the transfers/transactions within service level agreements (SLA) of Dealer Services Unit (DSU)(Applications:- AS 400, PEGA, IP, Intralink, IRIS, RPM, Sales Builder, CDS)
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  • Seneca College
    Professor
    Seneca College Dec 2022 - Present
    Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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  • Destination Ceo
    Mentor And Faculty
    Destination Ceo Dec 2019 - Present
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  • Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (Triec)
    Mentor
    Toronto Region Immigrant Employment Council (Triec) Dec 2019 - Present
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  • United Cultures Of Canada Association
    Instructor
    United Cultures Of Canada Association Oct 2022 - Dec 2022
    Canada
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  • State Street
    Analyst- Investment And Compliance
    State Street Aug 2016 - Nov 2016
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Managed all aspects of Investment compliance including rule analysis, test development, implementation and providing compliance solutions based on Regulatory and Investment Manager (IM) mandates on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, half yearly and yearly basis. • Created various accounting macros to streamline daily cash and leverage testing functions across pension fund portfolios thereby helping IM's manage risk, improve decision making and internal productivity• Diligently validated the integrity of compliance testing results; working directly with the IM's to establish investment testing parameters and remediating control deficiencies to ensure funds are within in compliance there by mitigating investment exposure and risk• Developed comprehensive reports and presenting analysis of investment compliance data to IM's and senior management to help guide investment strategies by using Bloomberg and MIG 21.• Facilitated strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders such as Valuation, Performance & Analytics, and Fund Accounting and third-party auditors to set up timely investment restriction reporting • Researched and analyzed developments in federal securities regulations and implementing changes in portfolio compliance testing procedures as needed(software:- Bloomberg, Dash Board and CRD)
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  • Cibc
    Senior Account Processing Officer
    Cibc Jun 2016 - Jul 2016
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Processed, cleared, settled and trade corrections of all mutual fund trades (3rd Party Mutual Funds)• Acted as the point of contact for external client related issues for a specific or multiple product line; resolved and escalated all issues and worked with colleague and manager to find resolution; handled multiple desks in absence of staff• Demonstrated flexibility in a constantly changing environment (procedural and automated), covered desks on several posts• Executed all mutual fund trades, maintenance of all rejected trades, cheque deposit and settlement payments using bank’s internal software and applications (e.g. Fundserv, FIS, ADP)• Researched, handled, reviewed, investigated and processed systematic plan exception(Software Used:- FIS, ADP, FundServ , Fundcomm and Broadridge)
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  • Cibc
    Transaction Processing Officer (Tax Reporting Officer)
    Cibc Dec 2015 - Jun 2016
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Prepared and processed and issued tax receipts and duplicate tax receipts with 100% accuracy for Registered and Non-Registered Products using bank’s internal software (eg. GOW, INTRIA, Core)• Analyzed, investigated and researched requests in a timely manner for ensuring satisfaction as per service level agreements (SLA) and meeting deadlines and guidelines of CRA in rapidly changing environment and priorities • Effectively dealt and resolved customers’ inquiries, complaints and escalated to a Manager/Supervisor where necessary to satisfy of all parties involved for a specific and multiple product line and complex requests in time• Demonstrated knowledge of Accounting Principles, Banking Operations and its linkages/inter-dependencies with internal and external business partners• Received Quarterly Team Recipient certificate and 5+ Client Service Excellence (e-Achiever) certificates • Retained very high net worth clients from moving out to competitors by providing excellent client service (Software Used: TOPS, GOW, INTRIA, CORE)
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  • Sunview College (Canadian Career College Of Innovative Technology And Management)
    Faculty Member
    Sunview College (Canadian Career College Of Innovative Technology And Management) Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Pedagogy comprehensive and lucid sessions on SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), SAS, STATA and Research • Multidisciplinary and inter disciplinary approach in teaching and learning process with interactive and blended learning while delivering course curriculum in classroom; ensured student awareness of course objectives, approach and evaluation• Encouraged parental involvement in their children’s education and school activities; Updated in-class material with contemporary topics related to various aspects• Recognized for respecting and recognizing cultural diversity; assisted slow learners for improving performance• Gained a thorough knowledge of different teaching and learning styles based on learning capabilities of individual student• Developed, monitored, conducted course curriculum and activities on a regular basis, operated plan for program support, student evaluation in academic progress with regular consult with boards of directors to establish standards• Examined processes and maintained record of students’ result, progress and achievement
  • Canadian College Of Business, Science & Technology
    Campus Finance Manager And Instructor
    Canadian College Of Business, Science & Technology Nov 2014 - Aug 2015
    Toronto, Canada Area
    • Directed, managed, monitored and maintained control of all aspects of campus Operations• Worked in accordance with the mission, goals, core values, and purposes of the Institution• Ensured compliance with regulations and guidelines of Ministry of Advance Education & Skills Development and Education department• Established compliance with Institutional policies, practices and philosophies to maintain best academic and professional standards• Guided and monitored all aspects of academics to ensure that quality educational opportunities are provided to students• Overseen graduate placement efforts to ensure that student/graduates obtaining positions related to their career objectives and field of study• Created a supportive team environment where productivity and performance standards can be achieved in the areas of operations, finance, admissions, academics, student services and administration• Participated and contributed expertise to operational and strategic planning• Managed staff decisions including recruitment, selection, termination, orientation, training and performance management• Managed overall financial projects, staffing for administration and instructional purposes and results of the campus
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  • Mississauga Board Of Trade
    Administration, Research And Business Process Volunteer Assistant (Co-Op)
    Mississauga Board Of Trade Sep 2014 - Oct 2014
    Mississauga, Canada Area
    •Created and revised the structure of implementation, working of the project and reduced constraints of operations•Saved more than 50% time by revamping process of project operations for smooth functioning •Prepared, revised and submitted reports of the project to the partners of the project
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  • Institute Of Law, Nirma University
    Assistant Professor Of Economics And Researcher
    Institute Of Law, Nirma University Nov 2012 - Jun 2014
    Ahmedabad Area, India
    • Wrote detailed analysis, findings, research and papers on sustainable development, water resources management, gender, demographic, social and economic analysis• Supervised more than 600 graduates in data collection, data entry, analysis and interpretation• Reviewed current and past literature, attended meetings, state, national and international conferences kept abreast of conceptual and methodological developments in fields such as gender, inequality, poverty, water, social and economic development• Published more than 20 books as a co-author and more than 5 book chapters• Pedagogy comprehensive and lucid sessions on Economics and Statistics (Quantitative Techniques) and their integration using SPSS and MS Excel • Successfully performed the role of a member of the Examination Committee, Paper Setter, Paper Assessor, Examiner, Senior Supervisor and Viva in charge • Conducted, coordinated and managed 3+ seminars, conferences and workshops
  • Narayana Business School
    Senior Professor
    Narayana Business School Aug 2009 - Jun 2014
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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  • Jg College Of Commerce
    Assistant Professor, Researcher And Head Of The Department
    Jg College Of Commerce Dec 2008 - Oct 2012
    Gujarat, India
    • Conducted interactive sessions for Graduate, Post-graduate and Chartered Accountancy (CA) students on foundation concepts of Micro Economics, Macro Economics, Monetary Economics, Managerial Economics, Financial Economics and Economics of Growth and Development.• Conducted seminars, conferences and industrial visits, arranged and organized co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the college like singing, voluntary blood donation camps and charity events• Presented various research papers at State, National and International level conference• Successfully conducted the seminars and conferences
  • Jg College Of Commerce
    Adjunct Lecturer
    Jg College Of Commerce Jun 2008 - Nov 2008
    Gujarat, India
    Teaching students of B.Comm, M.Comm and students studying Chartered Accountant
  • Navkar Institute
    Visiting Professor
    Navkar Institute Mar 2010 - Sep 2012
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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  • Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India
    Visiting Professor
    Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India Feb 2010 - Feb 2012
    Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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  • Hl College Of Commerce
    Ad-Hoc Lecturer Of Economics
    Hl College Of Commerce Jun 2008 - Feb 2009
    Gujarat, India
    Teaching students of Bachelor of Commerce
  • Jg College Of Commerce
    Visiting Lecturer Of Economics
    Jg College Of Commerce Jul 2007 - Feb 2008
    Gujarat, India
    Teaching Economics to students of Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Commerce and CPT (CA) students
  • Shree Narayana College Of Commerce
    Visiting Lecturer Of Economics
    Shree Narayana College Of Commerce Jul 2007 - Feb 2008
    Gujarat, India
    Teaching to student of Bachelor of Commerce
  • S.M. Paterl Institute Of Commerce (Smpic)
    Visiting Lecturer Of Economics
    S.M. Paterl Institute Of Commerce (Smpic) Jul 2006 - Mar 2007
    Gujarat, India
    Teaching the students of Bachelor of Commerce

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Ritesh Shah's current role is Strategic & Empathetic Leader | Risk & Financial Reporting | Data & AI | Coach | Certified Lead Facilitator | Ph.D. | 2XGlobal Applause Champion | Economist | Professor | Researcher | Public Speaker | Author.

What schools did Ritesh Shah attend?

Ritesh Shah attended Seneca College Of Applied Arts And Technology, Cengage Learning, St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre, University Of Kachchh, Gujarat University, Madurai Kamaraj University, The Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda, Gujarat University, Gujarat University, Scrum Study, Upstarted.

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