Manish Das
About Manish Das
Manish Das serves as the Executive Vice President of Risk & Treasury at Forge, where he has worked since 2024. With over 15 years of experience in finance and risk management, he has held various leadership roles in prominent financial institutions.
Work at Forge
Manish Das serves as the Executive Vice President of Risk & Treasury at Forge, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing risk management strategies and treasury operations. Prior to this, he was the Senior Vice President, Head of Risk & Treasury at Forge from 2023 to 2024, and the Senior Vice President, Head of Risk from 2022 to 2023. His work at Forge involves close collaboration with the executive committee and board to implement risk mitigation strategies that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience in Risk Management
Manish Das has extensive experience in risk management across various financial institutions. He worked at J.P. Morgan as an Executive Director in Market & Valuations Risk from 2007 to 2012. He also held the position of Vice President - Commodities Product Control at Credit Suisse from 2005 to 2007. His career includes a role as Managing Director of Risk Management at Ocean Tomo in 2020, and Managing Director - Treasury & Commodity Risk Management at GE Capital from 2012 to 2016. Additionally, he served as Managing Director - Valuations, Risk Management at Duff & Phelps from 2016 to 2018.
Educational Background
Manish Das has a solid educational foundation in finance and engineering. He earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Iowa. He also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics from Osmania University. Additionally, he studied Computer Science at the National Institute of Information Technology, where he achieved a Diploma in Computer Programming. This diverse educational background supports his expertise in finance and risk management.
Expertise in Finance and Risk Management
With over 15 years of experience, Manish Das has developed a strong expertise in finance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. His career spans various sectors, including commercial and investment banking, trading, asset and investment management, and technology. He leverages his knowledge in model risk, financial risk management, and private equity to support Forge's growth and innovation, ensuring that risk strategies align with the company's vision.
Career Progression
Manish Das's career began as a Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst at Conagra Brands from 1999 to 2002, followed by a role as Lead Risk Analyst at Progress Energy from 2002 to 2005. He then moved to Credit Suisse and J.P. Morgan, where he held significant positions in risk management. His career has shown a consistent progression through roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in his current executive position at Forge.