Shirish Mehta, Frm
About Shirish Mehta, Frm
Shirish Mehta is a Director of Risk Management and Advisory at Apollo Global Management LLC, with extensive experience in risk management across various organizations. He has previously held positions at Gravitas, ICICI Securities PD Ltd., and NCDEX Ltd., and holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay.
Current Role at Apollo Global Management
Shirish Mehta serves as the Director of Risk Management and Advisory at Apollo Global Management LLC. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in the Mumbai Area, India. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and providing advisory services to ensure effective risk mitigation within the organization.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Before joining Apollo Global Management, Shirish Mehta worked at Gravitas as a Risk Manager from 2013 to 2018. During his five years at Gravitas, he focused on identifying and managing risks associated with various financial products. Prior to that, he was an Associate at ICICI Securities PD Ltd. from 2008 to 2012, where he contributed to risk assessment and management initiatives.
Early Career Background
Shirish Mehta began his career at NCDEX Ltd, where he worked as a Deputy Manager from 2006 to 2008. In this role, he gained experience in risk management within the commodities exchange sector. His foundational experience in risk management set the stage for his subsequent roles in the financial services industry.
Education and Academic Background
Shirish Mehta earned his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay. He studied there from 2002 to 2006. This educational background provided him with a strong technical foundation that supports his work in risk management and advisory roles.