Rahul Kaushik
About Rahul Kaushik
Rahul Kaushik is an Associate Director at Apollo Global Management, Inc., with over 15 years of experience in fund accounting and reporting. He has previously held managerial roles at Cognizant and has a strong educational background in commerce and finance.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Rahul Kaushik serves as an Associate Director at Apollo Global Management, Inc. since 2024. His role is based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, and follows a hybrid work model. In this position, he focuses on liquidity reporting and is involved in team management, leveraging his extensive experience in fund accounting and reporting.
Previous Experience at Cognizant
Prior to his current role, Rahul worked at Cognizant in various capacities. He served as a Manager for five months in 2019 and held the position of Team Lead from 2016 to 2019 for three years in the Mumbai Area. Additionally, he worked as an Analyst from 2013 to 2016, accumulating significant experience in project management and team leadership.
Educational Background
Rahul Kaushik has a solid educational foundation in commerce and finance. He studied at Mumbai University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from 2003 to 2006 and completed his Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) from 2001 to 2003. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Institute For Technology and Management, completed between 2009 and 2011. Additionally, he studied at the CFA Institute, achieving the Claritas certification in 2015.
Experience in Fund Accounting and Reporting
With over 15 years of experience, Rahul has developed expertise in fund accounting, reporting, and reconciliation, particularly in private equity and fixed income securities. His professional journey includes a role at STATE STREET SYNTEL SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED as an Associate from 2010 to 2011, where he gained foundational experience in the financial services sector.
Skills in Transition and Stakeholder Management
Rahul Kaushik possesses strong skills in transition management and stakeholder management. These competencies have been crucial in his roles, allowing him to effectively manage teams and projects while ensuring smooth transitions in various operational processes.