Sonia Malik

Senior Vice President - Private Wealth

East West Private Wealth

Sonia Malik is Senior Vice President at East West Private Wealth, based in the UAE. She is a seasoned private banker with over two decades of experience advising high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients across Canada, the Middle East, and Asia. Prior to joining East West Private Wealth, Sonia held senior leadership roles at CIBC Private Wealth in Canada, where she managed a substantial book of global clients with combined assets exceeding AED 1.5 billion.

At East West Private Wealth, Sonia specializes in bespoke private wealth advisory, family office structuring, and cross-border investment solutions, working closely with global families, entrepreneurs, and next-generation leaders to preserve and grow multi-generational wealth. Her approach integrates discretionary portfolio management, private market access, and strategic estate planning with an emphasis on confidentiality and long-term relationship management.

Sonia’s deep understanding of international banking and client relationship dynamics allows her to deliver tailored solutions that bridge East-West financial ecosystems. She is based out of Abu Dhabi with a client base of expats and Canadians, reflecting her global client base and cross-border advisory focus.

She holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Lucknow. She is certified as a Professional Financial Planner (PFP) and has completed the Canadian Securities Course (CSC) and Conduct and Practices Handbook (CPH).

Fluent in English, French, and Hindi, Sonia combines deep technical expertise with a client-centric approach, guiding global families toward sustainable financial growth and long-term stability.