Neil Raja
About Neil Raja
Neil Raja serves as the Head of Balance Sheet Structuring at Investec, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in derivatives and has held various roles within Investec since 2007, contributing to significant changes in Lending, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
Current Role at Investec
Neil Raja serves as the Head of Balance Sheet Structuring at Investec, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on optimizing the balance sheet and managing liquidity and regulatory ratios. His responsibilities include engaging with a diverse client base, which encompasses Retail, Corporates, Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs), Private Banks (PBs), Family Offices, Charities, Pension Funds, and Insurers. Raja's expertise in derivatives and financial products supports his strategic initiatives within the organization.
Previous Experience at Investec
Neil Raja has extensive experience at Investec, having worked in various capacities since 2007. He began his career in the Capital Markets Graduate Scheme, followed by roles in Corporate IR, FX and Inflation Derivative Solutions, and Cross-Asset Derivative Sales and Structuring. His tenure at Investec spanned over 13 years, during which he held the position of Head of Cross-Asset Derivative Structuring from 2016 to 2021. Raja's experience has contributed to significant changes in areas such as Lending, Private Banking, and Wealth Management.
Educational Background
Neil Raja studied at the University of Warwick, where he earned a 2:1 degree in Accounting and Finance from 2004 to 2007. Prior to that, he attended Sevenoaks School from 1999 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in finance and derivatives.
Expertise in Derivatives and Financial Products
Neil Raja possesses expertise in a wide range of derivatives and financial products, including Credit, Rates, Equities, Funds, Inflation, Hybrids, and Margin Lending. He has also been involved in establishing Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). His deep understanding of balance sheet management and liquidity positions him as a knowledgeable professional in the financial sector.
International Experience and Client Engagement
Neil Raja has worked with various jurisdictions, including the UK, Ireland, Offshore locations, the Nordics, South Africa, and Switzerland. His role involves engaging with a diverse client base, allowing him to leverage his international experience to meet the needs of clients across different sectors.