SHARAD KUMAR – Managing Director & CIO
SHARAD KUMAR
Managing Director & CIO
Sharad is Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer at ProAlpha Capital. He is based in Mumbai and brings with him 20 years of rich experience in the Indian capital markets.
Sharad, along with his team, is responsible for creating differentiated long-short market neutral strategies with strong risk-adjusted returns for the Indian markets using their quant expertise and extensive experience. He is responsible for the overall management of the firm’s public market investment strategies.Prior to joining ProAlpha, Sharad was Desk Head- Equities and Derivatives at Phillip Capital India, for more than 10 years where he was instrumental in managing large relationships across various derivatives and equities strategies. He started his career with Kotak Securities as part of the equity team and later moved up to manage large client portfolios.
He holds an MBA degree from Goa Institute of Management and is a graduate in Geological Sciences from IIT Kharagpur.
RAJESH BHATT
COO
Rajesh Bhatt is COO at ProAlpha Capital and is primarily responsible for all functions in India related to operations and regulatory compliance.
Rajesh has 29 years of extensive experience in financial services. Prior to joining ProAlpha Capital's office, Rajesh held various roles where he was handling back office operations, compliance, accounts, custodial and depository participant's activities, registrar and transfer agent roles for various firms including CAN Bank Mutual Fund, Apple Mutual Fund (now part of Birla), GIC Mutual Fund, ICICI Venture Fund and SICOM Ltd.
Rajesh holds a Bachelors of Commerce Degree from Mumbai University (1987) with special subjects as Financial Accounting & Auditing.
CHAITANYA UTTARWAR
Chaitanya Uttarwar is a Trader with a burgeoning career in the trading industry. Based on his expertise area, Chaitanya brings a unique blend of technical automation skills and financial acumen to his role. His proficiency in automation, including back testing strategies, trading automations and implementation sets him apart in the systematic trading environment at ProAlpha Capital.
Chaitanya's academic foundation is solid, with a B. Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering from NIT Rourkela. His foray into the professional world began with the Automation department at Reliance Industries, where he honed his skills for a year, focusing on enhancing efficiency and innovating processes through automation. In his current role as a Trader at ProAlpha Capital, Chaitanya leverages his engineering background and automation expertise to contribute to the development and implementation of sophisticated systematic derivatives trading strategies. His analytical approach and problem-solving abilities are valuable assets in navigating the complexities of the trading world.
SHASHANK KHATRI
Shashank Khatri is a Junior Trader at ProAlpha Capital, bringing a strong foundation in financial markets and a wealth of expertise in market analysis, strategy development, and risk management. Over the course of his career, Shashank has honed a sharp analytical approach and an in-depth understanding of the complexities of the financial world. His qualifications, including CFA Level 3 and the Executive Program in Algorithmic Trading from QuantInsti, further reinforce his technical and financial expertise.
Shashank’s academic and professional journey is rooted in a deep focus on financial markets, equipping him with the necessary tools to navigate dynamic trading environments. At ProAlpha Capital, he leverages his solid trading experience and financial insights to assist in the development and execution of sophisticated, systematic trading strategies. His ability to analyze market conditions and adapt strategies accordingly allows him to eƯectively contribute to the firm’s innovative approach to trading.
Shashank’s dedication to continuous learning, performance optimization, and risk management positions him as a valuable asset to ProAlpha Capital, where he plays an essential role in driving the firm’s growth and success in the ever-evolving financial landscape.