Graeme graduated from Laurentian University in 2012 with a BBA specializing in both accounting and marketing. He passed the CFE in September 2017 and was awarded the designation Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) in December 2017. He passed the US IQEX in January 2025 and was awarded the designation Certified Public Account (CPA) through Illinois July 2026.

Graeme began his career working for MNP LLP in Timmins where he gained experience working for a wide variety of clientele including municipal, First Nations, not-for-profit, power corporations and various private corporations. While at MNP he primarily worked in audit and assurance where he prepared standard and specialized reporting based on client needs.