Amer Javed CPA, CA, FRM
Chief Financial & Operating Officer
Amer Javed’s journey into finance is deeply rooted in his family’s background in accounting and a natural aptitude for numbers. Yet, his parallel passion for cricket, which taught him strategy, teamwork, and resilience, has also significantly influenced his professional ethos in finance. As Amer notes, “The transition from cricket fields to financial markets has shifted the playground but not the principles of playing a strategic and collaborative game.”
Starting his career at KPMG, Amer developed a keen sense for risk management in financial services. His leadership was crucial during the sale and subsequent brand transition of Canada’s leading digital bank from ING Direct to Tangerine, where he rose from Finance Manager to Director of Finance and then Vice President, Finance. Amer was also the Chief Financial Officer of Tangerine’s asset management line of business before he left in 2018. Prior to joining Newport in 2023, Amer led the finance team of a global multi-strategy alternative asset management firm active in venture capital, private equity, private credit and real estate. Newport’s entrepreneurial culture and growth potential drew Amer to the firm. His goal is to ensure the firm remains agile and innovative, reflecting his commitment to adaptability and strategic foresight.
Amer holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Accountant (CPA-CA), U.S. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Retail Banker (UK), and a Financial Risk Management (FRM) certification. Amer is a graduate of University of Toronto from where he received his Honours Bachelor of Commerce degree specializing in Accounting, with a major in Economics.
Outside the office, Amer is dedicated to his wife and four children, enjoying travel and cricket. He continues to play and fervently supports his favorite cricket teams, Pakistan and Australia, while also pursuing real estate investments and his passion for teaching college finance courses. His life, balancing intense professional commitments with personal passions, showcases a dynamic blend of discipline and enthusiasm.