Shekar Shankar Raikar

With over 18 years in finance working through the parts of the job that rarely get discussed but matter the most reading markets with discipline, reconciling accounts until every figure holds, navigating compliance requirements across jurisdictions, and helping family offices think through wealth strategy that spans generations, not just quarters. I began in retail banking operations, where I learned early that a small discrepancy left unresolved has a way of becoming a much larger problem. That principle has shaped how I've approached every role since, including how I evaluate markets and investment decisions. Over the years, my work has centered on: 1. Stock Market Investment & Financial Markets - Analyzing market dynamics and capital movement to inform sound investment strategy. 2. Family Office Management - Supporting families in protecting and structuring wealth across generations, balancing financial strategy with long-term relationships. 3. KYC/AML Implementation - Designing compliance frameworks built to withstand real regulatory scrutiny, not just satisfy documentation requirements. 4. Mutual Fund & Capital Markets Operations - Managing the operational backbone behind fund administration and trade settlements. 5. Bank Reconciliation & Financial Controls - Maintaining the accuracy and integrity that institutions depend on, even when it isn't visible from the outside. 6. Retail Banking Optimization - Streamlining processes so that customers experience banking as simple, even when the underlying systems are not. I hold a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from MATS Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship. But much of what I've learned has come from hands-on experience identifying where things go wrong and building the discipline to correct them under pressure. I'm always glad to connect with others working in financial operations, compliance, or capital markets.