Kamal Thakar
About Kamal Thakar
Kamal Thakar is a Principal Analyst at FINRA, with extensive experience in financial services and compliance. He has held various analytical and managerial roles across notable companies, including RBC Capital Markets, AT&T, and Bloomberg LP, and possesses a strong background in engineering.
Current Role at FINRA
Kamal Thakar serves as a Principal Analyst at FINRA, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on compliance and regulatory rules and regulations pertinent to North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. His responsibilities include ensuring that products meet quality standards and adhere to necessary regulations.
Previous Experience at RBC Capital Markets
Before joining FINRA, Kamal Thakar worked as a Senior Business Analyst - Consultant at RBC Capital Markets from 2019 to 2020. His tenure lasted one year in New Jersey, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing product quality and client satisfaction.
Background in Engineering Education
Kamal Thakar holds a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Microprocess Applications from Government Engineering College, Modasa. Additionally, he studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University, where he also earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree.
Extensive Experience in Financial Services
Kamal Thakar has a diverse background in the financial services industry, having held various roles over the years. His experience includes working at AT&T as a Test Engineer, IBM as a Senior QA Analyst - Consultant, and Citi as Assistant Vice President. He also spent five years at Bloomberg LP focusing on enterprise products.
Expertise in Testing and Compliance
Kamal Thakar has extensive experience in end-to-end testing across front, middle, and back-office operations for various financial instruments, including equities, derivatives, and fixed income. He specializes in client workflow integration and has certifications with over 40 major trading exchanges globally. His expertise also encompasses compliance with regulations such as OATS/CAT migration and MiFID II.