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CA Apekshya Mansukh Rajgor

Mumbai

Summary

Chartered Accountant and risk management professional with over 10 years of experience leading enterprise, investment, and governance risk functions within highly regulated financial institutions. Currently serving as Chief Risk Officer at DSP Pension Funds, responsible for enterprise risk management, risk governance, Board and regulatory reporting, risk assessments, KRIs, control frameworks, and cross-functional risk oversight. Proven track record of partnering with senior leadership to strengthen risk culture, enhance governance frameworks, and support strategic decision-making. Passionate about applying deep financial risk expertise to innovative fintech and digital asset environments while building scalable enterprise risk programs.

Overview

9
9
years of post-secondary education
16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Risk Manager

DSP Pension Fund
Mumbai
04.2025 - Current

• Lead the enterprise risk management framework across pension fund operations with oversight of approximately ₹7,800 crore of assets.

• Drive investment risk, liquidity risk, operational risk and governance oversight to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and risk appetite.

• Develop and monitor risk metrics, stress testing frameworks and early warning indicators to identify emerging risks.

• Present risk assessments, portfolio analytics and governance updates directly to the Board and Board Committees.

• Oversee investment guideline monitoring, limit management and risk reporting to support informed decision-making.

• Strengthen risk governance through policy development, control enhancements and implementation of risk management best practices.

• Drive automation and technology-led improvements in risk surveillance, monitoring and reporting processes.

Senior Manager

Axis Asset Management Company Ltd
06.2022 - 03.2025

• Supported investment risk oversight across mutual fund portfolios within an organization managing assets exceeding ₹1 lakh crore.

• Led the implementation of FactSet risk analytics platform, enhancing portfolio risk measurement, monitoring and reporting capabilities.

• Designed and established the Risk Appetite Statement framework, strengthening risk governance, escalation protocols and decision-making processes.

• Conducted liquidity risk assessments, stress testing and scenario analysis across equity and fixed income portfolios to identify emerging risks.

• Monitored portfolio risk metrics, investment guideline compliance and concentration exposures across multiple schemes.

• Delivered risk analytics, portfolio insights and governance reports to senior management, risk committees and key stakeholders.

• Led trade surveillance activities across equity and fixed income portfolios, identifying exceptions and strengthening monitoring controls through automation initiatives.

• Collaborated with investment, compliance and operations teams to enhance risk frameworks and improve overall control effectiveness.

Principal Officer

Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2022
  • PMS Operations & Leadership: Oversaw end-to-end PMS operations, including regulatory reporting (SEBI), compliance, and support to fund management activities.
  • Investment Decision Support: Developed buy/sell rationales and supported portfolio positioning through structured investment analysis.

Deputy Manager

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2021
  • Equity Research & Market Insights: Conducted company analysis, developed buy/sell recommendations, and tracked market developments to support investment decisions; engaged with industry and sell-side insights.
  • Client & Market Communication: Developed high-quality investor communications, including market outlooks, budget insights, and fund manager views.
  • Portfolio Reporting & Presentations: Delivered scheme and PMS presentations covering portfolio strategy, holdings, and performance versus benchmarks for internal and client stakeholders.

Assistant Manager

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd
06.2016 - 12.2020
  • Performance & Risk Analytics: Delivered portfolio analytics and risk insights across MF, PMS, and AIF; supported senior management and investment committee reviews.
  • Risk Controls & Compliance: Managed broker empanelment, monitored regulatory limits, and ensured adherence to investment guidelines.
  • Mid-Office & Trade Oversight: Led trade analysis, limit monitoring, and execution controls across portfolios.
  • Surveillance & Automation: Conducted trade and dealer surveillance; enhanced automation to strengthen monitoring efficiency.
  • Audit & Assurance: Performed control testing and compliance reviews to reinforce risk frameworks.

Accountant

V.M. Hemrajani & Co.
06.2015 - 03.2016
  • Tax & Audit: Handled tax audits, scrutiny cases, and income tax filings in a client-facing CA firm environment.

Senior Articled Assistant

M/s Pratap B Sheth & Co.
08.2010 - 08.2013
  • Audit & Compliance: Handled audits, taxation, certifications, and company law matters within a CA firm environment.

Education

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2010 - 07.2017

T.Y. B. Com. -

KET'S V.G Vaze College
04.2010 - 03.2012

Timeline

Risk Manager

DSP Pension Fund
04.2025 - Current

Senior Manager

Axis Asset Management Company Ltd
06.2022 - 03.2025

Principal Officer

Parag Parikh Financial Advisory Services Ltd
12.2021 - 05.2022

Deputy Manager

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd
01.2021 - 11.2021

Assistant Manager

Aditya Birla Sun Life AMC Ltd
06.2016 - 12.2020

Accountant

V.M. Hemrajani & Co.
06.2015 - 03.2016

Senior Articled Assistant

M/s Pratap B Sheth & Co.
08.2010 - 08.2013

Chartered Accountant

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
04.2010 - 07.2017

T.Y. B. Com. -

KET'S V.G Vaze College
04.2010 - 03.2012
CA Apekshya Mansukh Rajgor