Chander Shekhar
About Chander Shekhar
Chander Shekhar serves as the Assistant Vice President and Senior Banking Partner at IndusInd Bank, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in wealth management and banking, having held various positions at several prominent banks in India.
Current Role at IndusInd Bank
Chander Shekhar currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President and Senior Banking Partner at IndusInd Bank. He has been with the organization since 2021, working in Chandigarh, India. In this role, he manages affluent channel clients, specifically targeting high-net-worth individuals (HNI) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (Ultra HNI). His responsibilities include providing tailored banking solutions and advisory services to meet the unique financial needs of these clients.
Previous Experience in Banking
Chander Shekhar has extensive experience in the banking sector, having worked at several prominent financial institutions. He served as a Private Banker at YES BANK for eight months in 2019 in Mohali, Punjab. Prior to that, he was a Senior Manager at HDFC Bank from 2019 to 2021 in Panchkula, Haryana. His career also includes a role as a Wealth Advisory and Client Management professional at DBS Bank from 2015 to 2016, and as a Manager-Priority Banking at Standard Chartered Bank from 2011 to 2015 in New Delhi.
Educational Background
Chander Shekhar completed his Bachelor of Science with a focus on Physics (Honors) at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, from 2004 to 2007. He further pursued his education at Skyline Business School, where he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Marketing/Marketing Management. This educational foundation supports his expertise in banking and financial services.
Specialization in Wealth Management
Chander Shekhar specializes in creating and structuring profitable investment portfolios across various asset classes, including equity and debt markets. His expertise encompasses mutual funds, direct trade, and derivatives. He focuses on legacy planning and private equity, particularly in real estate investments and selected stock portfolios, providing comprehensive advisory services in both listed and unlisted investment spaces.
Career Progression in Banking
Chander Shekhar's career in banking has seen him take on various roles that demonstrate his growth and expertise in the field. He worked as an Acquisition Manager at Deutsche Bank from 2010 to 2011 and as a Private Banker at Axis Bank from 2016 to 2018 in New Delhi. His diverse experiences across different banks have equipped him with a broad understanding of client management and wealth advisory.