Dhara D.
About Dhara D.
Dhara D. is an Associate Director at HSBC with over 16 years of experience in the banking industry, specializing in wealth management and private banking. She has held various leadership roles at notable institutions, including Citi India and HDFC Bank, and has pursued advanced studies in finance and fintech.
Current Role at HSBC
Dhara D. is currently employed at HSBC as an Associate Director, a position she has held since 2023. She works on-site in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. In this role, she focuses on Global Private Banking, leveraging her extensive experience in wealth management and private banking.
Previous Experience at Citi India
Prior to her current role, Dhara D. worked at Citi India, where she held the position of Vice President from 2021 to 2023. Before that, she served as Assistant Vice President from 2019 to 2020. Her tenure at Citi India included work in Bengaluru and Chennai, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, respectively.
Education and Expertise
Dhara D. has a strong educational background in finance. She studied at ICFAI, earning an MBA from 2006 to 2008. She also completed a BCom(H) at BGES from 2003 to 2006. Additionally, she pursued courses at Wharton Online, achieving certifications in Payments & Regulation and Wealth Management.
Career Background in Banking
With over 16 years of experience in the banking industry, Dhara D. has specialized in wealth management and private banking. She has held various roles, including Associate Director at HDFC Bank in the Private Banking Group from 2012 to 2014 and Wealth Manager at ABN AMRO Bank N.V. from 2008 to 2012.
Entrepreneurial Venture
In addition to her banking career, Dhara D. founded Curious Halt, where she served as Founder from 2015 to 2021. This venture contributed to her diverse experience in managing wealth for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals (UHNWIs) and Family Offices.