Mehwish Zia is a highly motivated and results-driven Senior Risk Analyst at BMO, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. With over seven years of extensive experience in finance and investment, particularly within capital markets, she has developed deep expertise in equity derivatives, trading operations, and business process improvement. Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, Mehwish brings a global perspective to her work, along with a strong commitment to excellence in financial analysis and risk management. In her current role, Mehwish leverages her expertise to manage complex risk assessments, ensuring compliance with stringent regulatory standards. She excels in evaluating and mitigating risks, optimizing trading operations, and implementing process improvements that enhance operational efficiency. Her career has been distinguished by a specialization in high-volume trading operations and business processes, where she has consistently demonstrated a talent for leading teams effectively and driving impactful change. Prior to joining BMO, Mehwish made significant contributions as an Investment Operational Risk Analyst at Mercer in Toronto. There, she successfully implemented a new software system under budget by 47%, which significantly improved risk assessment accuracy and bolstered regulatory compliance procedures. As an Investment and Financial Analyst at Canderel Group, she developed over 150 financial models for a $1 billion portfolio, supported complex transactions, and managed intricate financial operations. Mehwish’s technical expertise is both broad and deep, with proficiency in MS Office, Bloomberg, Murex, Tableau, and advanced Excel functionalities, including VLOOKUPs, VBA, Macros, and Pivot Tables. She also has a solid understanding of securitization products and is familiar with FactSet Research systems for market data and economic analysis. Academically, Mehwish holds an MSc in Banking and Finance from Queen Mary University of London and a BBA in Finance from the Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi. She is also pursuing the CFA designation to further enhance her financial acumen. Mehwish’s journey has been inspired by her father’s self-made success, who is also her Role Model, her mother’s dedication, and her brother’s unwavering support. These influences have shaped her approach to both personal and professional growth. Outside of her professional life, she is passionate about traveling, exploring new things, reading, and music. She also enjoys painting, which adds a creative dimension to her life and loves working out which makes her feel refreshed and energetic. Her exceptional achievements include being a two-time Gold Medalist and one-time Bronze Medalist in Japan Art Competitions, winning numerous prizes in painting competitions, and securing a position in her board exams in Karachi. Additionally, she was awarded distinctions in Mathematics and English by the University of South Wales.d With a strong foundation in financial modeling, risk management, and operational efficiency, combined with her diverse interests and inspiration from her family, Mehwish Zia is well-equipped to drive strategic initiatives and contribute to the ongoing success of her organization. https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehwish-zia-2950a67a/