Al Bawa
Associate
Vice-President
Private Banking

Al Bawa assumed leadership of the Private Banking Advisory Team within ATB Wealth in June 2023. His primary responsibilities encompass practice management, cultivating exceptional client experiences, driving business development and profitable revenue growth, and forging robust internal and external partnerships.

With 25 years of extensive financial industry experience, Al brings a proven record of success to ATB. Prior to joining ATB, he served as Vice President of Specialized Sales with BMO in Toronto, where he established and led a top performing, specialized credit team. Previously, he held the position of Associate Director with RBC, Royal Trust and various senior leadership roles as Vice-President Retail Distribution (CIBC) in Toronto and Alberta.

Al specializes in leadership within practice management for highly complex advisory roles and sales leadership focused on driving profitable growth across private banking advisory teams. His professional approach is guided by purpose, people, and progress, characterized by authenticity and integrity. He empowers team members, consistently delivers value to clients, and cultivates a collaborative environment that embraces continuous learning.

Al holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and has completed Executive Leadership programs at the University of Western Ontario and Cornell University. He relocated to Calgary in 2023 with his spouse and engages in fitness activities, hiking, and traveling. He maintains an interest in global alternative asset management, including cryptocurrency and real estate, and serves as a SAIT Advisory Committee member.