RAMA EXECUTIVE TEAM 2022-23
Co-President
Sherlyn Yang
Sherlyn holds an HBA from Richard Ivey Business School. Prior to Rotman, Sherlyn has over 5 years of experience in investment banking and private equity in Toronto and China. For her summer internship, Sherlyn will work at TD Canada Trust as an Investment Banking Associate.
Sherlyn holds an HBA from Richard Ivey Business School. Prior to Rotman, Sherlyn has over 5 years of experience in investment banking and private equity in Toronto and China. For her summer internship, Sherlyn will work at TD Canada Trust as an Investment Banking Associate.
Co-President
Justin Cal, CFA
Justin is a CFA Charterholder and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. Prior to Rotman, Justin worked for TD Private Wealth Management providing investment research and portfolio management to high-net-worth clients. For his internship, Justin is working in Equity Research at Desjardins Capital Markets.
Justin is a CFA Charterholder and holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto. Prior to Rotman, Justin worked for TD Private Wealth Management providing investment research and portfolio management to high-net-worth clients. For his internship, Justin is working in Equity Research at Desjardins Capital Markets.
CIO, RSIF
Phomolo Rabana, CFA
Phomolo is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Master of Commerce degree from Rhodes University. Phomolo has over nine years of investment experience primarily as a listed equity analyst covering healthcare, retail, mining, consumer packaged goods, and financial services companies.
Phomolo is a CFA Charterholder and holds a Master of Commerce degree from Rhodes University. Phomolo has over nine years of investment experience primarily as a listed equity analyst covering healthcare, retail, mining, consumer packaged goods, and financial services companies.
VP - Operations
Emily Yang
Emily has a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of British Columbia.
Prior to Rotman, Emily worked at a fund administration company focusing on investment fund asset valuation.
Emily has a Bachelor of Commerce from The University of British Columbia.
Prior to Rotman, Emily worked at a fund administration company focusing on investment fund asset valuation.
VP - Finance
Fernando Sosa, CFA
Fernando is a CFA Charterholder and has a BA in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. He has over 6 years of transactional experience in investment banking and real estate in Peru, responsible for direct equity and debt investments. For his summer internship, Fernando worked at SLC Management in their Private Fixed Income team.
Fernando is a CFA Charterholder and has a BA in Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru. He has over 6 years of transactional experience in investment banking and real estate in Peru, responsible for direct equity and debt investments. For his summer internship, Fernando worked at SLC Management in their Private Fixed Income team.
VP - Industry Outreach
Joseph Lo, CFA
Joseph holds an actuarial degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Prior to attending Rotman, Joseph worked in the deal advisory team of PwC and insurance field in Hong Kong with exposure to multiple M&A transactions. For his internship, Joseph worked with the Private Fixed Income team at Sun Life SLC Management.
Joseph holds an actuarial degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). Prior to attending Rotman, Joseph worked in the deal advisory team of PwC and insurance field in Hong Kong with exposure to multiple M&A transactions. For his internship, Joseph worked with the Private Fixed Income team at Sun Life SLC Management.
VP - Member Outreach
Kevin He
Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Alberta. Prior to Rotman, Kevin worked in international trade and distribution, specializing in strategy implementation. He has passed the CFA Level II exam. This summer, Kevn interned with Gluskin Sheff + Associates on their investment management team.
Kevin holds a bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering from the University of Alberta. Prior to Rotman, Kevin worked in international trade and distribution, specializing in strategy implementation. He has passed the CFA Level II exam. This summer, Kevn interned with Gluskin Sheff + Associates on their investment management team.
VP - Digital Media
Saloni Seth
Saloni is a people-centric leader possessing a passion for financial markets and macros. She is passionate about continually improvising and developing best practices while maximising resource utilisation, both professionally and personally.
Saloni is a people-centric leader possessing a passion for financial markets and macros. She is passionate about continually improvising and developing best practices while maximising resource utilisation, both professionally and personally.
VP - Portfolio Management
Echo Yang
Echo is pursuing her MEMBA at Rotman, and she is full-time employed at RBC Global Asset Management, supporting product and distribution strategy of Mutual Funds and ETFs with business insights. Echo holds a MFin degree from Schulich, BBA from University of Victoria, and has passed all three levels of CFA.
Echo is pursuing her MEMBA at Rotman, and she is full-time employed at RBC Global Asset Management, supporting product and distribution strategy of Mutual Funds and ETFs with business insights. Echo holds a MFin degree from Schulich, BBA from University of Victoria, and has passed all three levels of CFA.
VP - Private Equity
Pasha Chernyshenko
Pasha holds Masters degree from Higher School of Economics. Prior to Rotman, Pasha spent four years at City Capital, a Moscow based mid-market PE fund as an Investment Director, working on M&A transactions and value creation. Before that, he worked in Investor Relations at X5 Retail Group and corporate development at Rushydro. For the summer, Pasha will be working at BCI PE team as Principal.
Pasha holds Masters degree from Higher School of Economics. Prior to Rotman, Pasha spent four years at City Capital, a Moscow based mid-market PE fund as an Investment Director, working on M&A transactions and value creation. Before that, he worked in Investor Relations at X5 Retail Group and corporate development at Rushydro. For the summer, Pasha will be working at BCI PE team as Principal.
VP - Special Events
Meetpreet Kaur
Meetpreet completed her bachelor's degree in Finance from SP Jain School of Global Management across Singapore, Dubai, and Sydney. She has completed all three levels of the CFA Program. Prior to Rotman, Meetpreet spent over three years working in business management, equity research and the start-up space.
Meetpreet completed her bachelor's degree in Finance from SP Jain School of Global Management across Singapore, Dubai, and Sydney. She has completed all three levels of the CFA Program. Prior to Rotman, Meetpreet spent over three years working in business management, equity research and the start-up space.
Director - Media & Communications
Lanre Adebayo, CFA, FRM
Lanre is a CFA and FRM Charterholder and has an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Manitoba. He has over 9 years of experience in asset management and risk management functions in the insurance industry. He currently works fulltime as part of Canada Life’s portfolio management team that manages its proprietary asset allocation funds.
Lanre is a CFA and FRM Charterholder and has an undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Manitoba. He has over 9 years of experience in asset management and risk management functions in the insurance industry. He currently works fulltime as part of Canada Life’s portfolio management team that manages its proprietary asset allocation funds.
RSIF - Portfolio Manager
Haaris Aziz
Haaris holds a BA in Economics from McGill University and is a CFA Charterholder. He has five years of experience in sell-side macro research, concentrating on currencies and fixed income markets of developed economies. For his summer internship, Haaris will intern with CIBC Capital Markets in Equity Research.
Haaris holds a BA in Economics from McGill University and is a CFA Charterholder. He has five years of experience in sell-side macro research, concentrating on currencies and fixed income markets of developed economies. For his summer internship, Haaris will intern with CIBC Capital Markets in Equity Research.
RSIF - Portfolio Manager
Mckoy Jackson
Mckoy holds a BSc in Economics and Statistics from the University of the West Indies. Prior to Rotman, Mckoy spent a year as a portfolio strategist at the National Commercial Bank, Jamaica, managing a fixed income portfolio of ~US$1B. Before that, he worked as an investment banker in Jamaica where he executed debt & equity transactions. Over the summer, Mckoy interned with CIBC Capital Markets, in Equity Research.
Mckoy holds a BSc in Economics and Statistics from the University of the West Indies. Prior to Rotman, Mckoy spent a year as a portfolio strategist at the National Commercial Bank, Jamaica, managing a fixed income portfolio of ~US$1B. Before that, he worked as an investment banker in Jamaica where he executed debt & equity transactions. Over the summer, Mckoy interned with CIBC Capital Markets, in Equity Research.
RSIF - Portfolio Manager
Rinal Shah, CFA
Rinal is a CFA Charter holder and has a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Xavier’s College (India). She has five years of experience in equity research (sector focus: consumers & special situations) and investment management in India. She is curious about Investor psychology and enjoys analysing market trends.
Rinal is a CFA Charter holder and has a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Xavier’s College (India). She has five years of experience in equity research (sector focus: consumers & special situations) and investment management in India. She is curious about Investor psychology and enjoys analysing market trends.
RSIF - Portfolio Manager
James Noh, CFA
Prior to Rotman, James worked at CI Global Asset Management building a ~$100billion AUM Portfolio Management ecosystem. James received his Bachelor's degree in Economics at the University of Toronto and is a CFA Charterholder. James worked as an account manager at PIMCO during summer internship.
Prior to Rotman, James worked at CI Global Asset Management building a ~$100billion AUM Portfolio Management ecosystem. James received his Bachelor's degree in Economics at the University of Toronto and is a CFA Charterholder. James worked as an account manager at PIMCO during summer internship.
Director
Nina Cao
Nina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from The University of British Columbia. Prior to Rotman, Nina worked at TD as a Financial Advisor helping high-value clients and business owners with their financial needs.
For her summer internship, Nina worked at SLC Management as a Private Fixed Income Summer Associate in the Renewable Energy Team.
Nina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from The University of British Columbia. Prior to Rotman, Nina worked at TD as a Financial Advisor helping high-value clients and business owners with their financial needs.
For her summer internship, Nina worked at SLC Management as a Private Fixed Income Summer Associate in the Renewable Energy Team.
Director
Jin Tian
Jin has a BCom in accounting from University of Alberta. Jin is a CPA accountant and is currently a CFA level II candidate. Prior to Rotman, Jin worked as a corporate accountant for Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund. She has 5-year experience in financial analysis and capital budgeting.
Jin has a BCom in accounting from University of Alberta. Jin is a CPA accountant and is currently a CFA level II candidate. Prior to Rotman, Jin worked as a corporate accountant for Alberta Teachers Retirement Fund. She has 5-year experience in financial analysis and capital budgeting.
Director
Oluwatobi Jaji, CFA
Oluwatobi holds a BSc in Computer Science from Covenant University and is a CFA charterholder. Prior to joining Rotman, he worked as a treasury analyst at an investment bank. For his summer internship, Oluwatobi is working with the Treasury and Total Fund Management team at UPP.
Oluwatobi holds a BSc in Computer Science from Covenant University and is a CFA charterholder. Prior to joining Rotman, he worked as a treasury analyst at an investment bank. For his summer internship, Oluwatobi is working with the Treasury and Total Fund Management team at UPP.
Director
Rohit Gaurav, CFA
Rohit, having 5+ years of experience in FICC markets, holds an undergraduate degree in engineering from IIT Guwahati, India. He started his career as a derivatives trader, trading European rates products. His next role was at Société Générale, where he worked for 3.5 years as a US/European rates strategist. For the summer, Rohit will be heading to BCI in their HY Corporate Bond Fund team.
Rohit, having 5+ years of experience in FICC markets, holds an undergraduate degree in engineering from IIT Guwahati, India. He started his career as a derivatives trader, trading European rates products. His next role was at Société Générale, where he worked for 3.5 years as a US/European rates strategist. For the summer, Rohit will be heading to BCI in their HY Corporate Bond Fund team.
Director
Elena Shu
Elena holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of Alberta. Prior to Rotman, Elena has over 3 years of experience in banking and oil field industry in Canada. For her summer internship, Elena is working in Public Equity investment at AIMco.
Elena holds a Bachelor of Finance degree from the University of Alberta. Prior to Rotman, Elena has over 3 years of experience in banking and oil field industry in Canada. For her summer internship, Elena is working in Public Equity investment at AIMco.