Alkarim Jiwa

Alkarim Jiwa is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in portfolio management and equity strategies. Currently serving as Managing Director and Head of Canadian Equity at Onex, responsibilities include overseeing client assets at Onex Canada Asset Management Inc. Previously, Alkarim was Managing Director and Head of Canadian Equity at Gluskin Sheff & Associates Inc., where leadership included managing key portfolios such as the GS+A Premium Income Portfolio. Earlier experience includes roles as Vice President and Portfolio Manager at BMO Global Asset Management and BMO Private Banking, focusing on Canadian dividend income and long/short equity strategies, with total AUM exceeding $6 billion. Alkarim's career began at Manulife Financial, where complex investment and risk management models were developed. Alkarim holds an Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Actuarial Science from Western University.