Heli Khandelia
About Heli Khandelia
Heli Khandelia serves as the Head of International Change Management at Apollo Global Management Inc. in London, England, bringing extensive experience in regulatory projects and business change across various financial institutions.
Work at Apollo Global Management
Heli Khandelia currently serves as the Head of International Change Management at Apollo Global Management Inc. since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing and implementing large-scale change initiatives across the organization. Her focus is on ensuring that international projects align with the company's strategic objectives and regulatory requirements. Khandelia's experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering complex projects supports her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Apollo, Heli Khandelia held several key positions in the financial services sector. She worked at Deutsche Bank from 2019 to 2021, where she managed regulatory and business change programs in Securities Services. Prior to that, she was a Lead Project Manager at Lloyds Banking Group, focusing on Mifid2 Regulatory Reporting from 2015 to 2017. Her tenure at KPMG UK from 2017 to 2019 involved capital markets advisory in regulatory projects.
Education and Qualifications
Heli Khandelia earned a Master of Science (MSc) in Applied Computing Technologies from Northumbria University, completing her studies in 2003. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in technology and its applications within the financial services industry. Her academic qualifications complement her extensive professional experience in project management and regulatory compliance.
Expertise in Change Management
Khandelia has a proven track record in managing and delivering large-scale, cross-functional business change and regulatory programs. Her expertise encompasses governance, regulatory risk and compliance, and operations. She is skilled in leading multi-disciplined projects from inception to delivery, focusing on various asset classes. Khandelia's ability to build and manage high-performing teams contributes to her success in driving organizational change.
Career Timeline and Roles
Heli Khandelia has held various roles throughout her career in the financial sector. She worked as a Senior Business Analyst/Project Manager at Goldman Sachs from 2011 to 2013 and as a Project Manager at Barclays Capital from 2013 to 2015. Additionally, she served as a Director at VAINNOV LTD from 2013 to 2021 and briefly at BNP Paribas in 2015. Her diverse experience across multiple institutions has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the industry.