Rehan Saeed Khan is a seasoned banking & finance professional for over 20 years with a passion for promoting and advancing the Islamic Finance industry in Canada.

Holding a CPA from Maine, USA, an MBA in Islamic Banking & Finance from the International Islamic University of Malaysia, and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology from York University, Toronto, Mr. Saeed brings a diverse skill set to his role.

Prior to entering the realm of Islamic Finance, Rehan gained valuable banking experience at major financial institutions like CIBC and TD Bank, working as a Mortgage Underwriter, where he successfully underwrote over $2 billion in mortgages. Mr. Saeed has become a stalwart figure in the industry. Concurrently, he remained committed to Islamic Finance through educational initiatives, advocacy, and product development, working as the liaison for the Islamic Finance Advisory Board (IFAB).

He consults and advises organizations such as BMG Group, IC Savings, Canada Life, Manulife, Moya Financial, Sprott Asset Management, Walton AIG, Global Growth Assets Inc., among others, in structuring Shariah-compliant financial products and services.

As an educator, Rehan has trained hundreds of professionals in Islamic principles of Finance alongside diverse entities including the Toronto Financial Services Alliance (TFSA), MNP, KPMG, Deloitte, PwC, and regulators. Additionally, he delivered instruction in Islamic Finance 101 at University of Toronto, York University, McMaster & Centennial College, a program accredited and endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investments (CISI) UK.

Boasting over fifteen years of experience, Mr. Saeed is currently the Vice President of AYA Financial based in Toronto, Canada. At AYA Financial, he has played a pivotal role in pioneering a ground-breaking Islamic financial mortgage product, successfully underwriting and placing over $300 million in institutional mortgages. The uniqueness of the AYA mortgage product is reinforced by legal opinions from multiple Bay Street law firms, ensuring compliance with provincial regulated financial institutions.

In addition to mortgage innovations, Mr. Saeed has led the introduction of the first Shariah-compliant term deposit denominated in Canadian Dollars at AYA Financial. This product, coupled with deposit insurance up to $250,000 on every account, has not only addressed liquidity concerns for the partner institution but also garnered over $10 million in term deposits.

Beyond his corporate achievements, Rehan Saeed is an influential figure in the Toronto Muslim community, serving as a mentor to community leaders and young professionals. Fluent in five languages, he finds joy in travel, sports, and spending quality time with his family.

As a trainer, consultant, and advocate, Mr. Saeed continues to make significant contributions to the growth and development of the Islamic Finance industry in Canada.