RFA Executive team

Ali holds a Master of Science in Finance from HEC Lausanne and has passed the first two levels of the CFA program.

Prior to Rotman, Ali worked for a boutique Investment Bank in the Middle East, advising on Equity & Debt Capital Markets transactions for a variety of clients across the Gulf.

For his summer internship, Ali will work at Jefferies as an Investment Banking Summer Associate.

Guillaume holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan and is a CFA Charterholder.

Prior to Rotman, Guillaume worked as an Alternative Investment Due Diligence Analyst. Before that, he worked in market research for medical technology devices.

For his summer internship, Guillaume will work at CIBC Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Associate.

Kerstie holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics and psychology from the University of Alberta and has completed all three levels of the CFA.

Kerstie currently works at TD as a Communications Manager for TD Economics. Before that, she worked in politics in both Alberta and Ontario.

Oleksandr holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Toronto and has obtained his CPA designation.

Prior to Rotman, Oleksandr worked at KPMG as a Senior Accountant in their Financial Institutions audit practice.

For his summer internship, Oleksandr will work at Sun Life Capital Management as a Private Fixed Income Analyst.

Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System from Bentley University and is a CFA Charterholder.

Prior to Rotman, Bill worked at a family office in Vietnam, performing investment due diligence on M&A opportunities in renewable energy and real estate.

For his summer internship, Bill will work at Foxbridge Capital as a Private Equity Associate.

Jim holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from the University of Calgary.

Prior to Rotman, Jim worked at KPMG's corporate audit practice, Alberta Health Services' finance department, and PwC's accounting & transaction advisory practice.

For his summer internship, Jim will work at RBC Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Associate.

Olufemi holds a Bachelor of Biochemistry from the University of Lagos, Nigeria and is a CFA Charterholder.

Prior to Rotman, Olufemi worked as a Portfolio Manager at Comercio Partners Limited, where he focused on investments in dollar-denominated assets (Eurobonds, US Treasuries, and US Equities).

For his summer internship, Olufemi will join IFC (World Bank Group).

Chayten holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of British Columbia and has passed the first two levels of the CFA program.

Prior to Rotman, Chayten worked as an investment analyst at a real estate debt fund in Vancouver.

For his summer internship, Chayten will work at CIBC Capital Markets as an Investment Banking Associate.

Maurice holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and is a CFA Charterholder.

Prior to Rotman, Maurice worked in Pension Funds and Asset Management, where he focused on investment management of pensions and employee benefits funds for clients across diverse sectors.

For his summer internship, Maurice will work at RBC as a CFO Leadership Intern.

Almudena holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Universidad del Pacífico, Peru and has passed CFA Level I.

Prior to Rotman, Almudena worked in the Market Risk Divsion at BCP, the largest bank in Peru, managing and analyzing the investments and derivatives risks of the Trading Portfolio.

For her summer internship, Almudena will work at Scotiabank as a Sales and Trading Analyst.

Robert holds a dual Bachelor Degree from the University of California, Davis in History and Economics. He also holds a Master's in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis.

Prior to Rotman, Robert was an analyst for a hedge fund in Shanghai, China, on the equities sleeve of the fund.