Nischal Kapadia
About Nischal Kapadia
Nischal Kapadia is an Associate Director at KPMG Global Services, specializing in asset management. He has extensive experience in compliance, governance, and strategy within the financial services sector, having held various roles at Edelweiss Financial Services and other institutions.
Work at KPMG India
Nischal Kapadia currently holds the position of Associate Director - EMA Sector Senior Executive (Asset Management) at KPMG Global Services (KGS). He has been with KPMG since 2021. His role involves overseeing asset management operations and ensuring compliance within the EMA sector.
Education and Expertise
Nischal Kapadia studied at the University of Mumbai, where he earned a BLS.LLB degree from 2004 to 2008. He furthered his education at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India, achieving a Company Secretary (CS) qualification from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, he studied International Business at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta, although the specific duration and details of this program are not provided.
Background in Financial Services
Nischal Kapadia has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Edelweiss Financial Services in various roles, including Head of Business Compliance and Strategy & Projects in the Office of the CEO for Edelweiss Asset Management. His tenure at Edelweiss spanned from 2009 to 2021, where he contributed to compliance, governance, and the establishment of business operations at GIFT City, India's first International Financial Services Centre.
Achievements in Compliance and Governance
During his career, Nischal Kapadia has managed compliance and governance for structured products, non-convertible debentures (NCDs), and algorithmic trading. He played a significant role in the successful bid for India's first Debt ETF (CPSE ETF) mandate, showcasing his expertise in asset management and regulatory compliance.
Mentorship and Teaching Roles
Nischal Kapadia actively participates in mentorship programs for startups at institutions such as IIT-Bombay, 91Springboard, CIBA, and Jai Hind College. He also serves as a jury member for competitions at various educational institutions, including VJTI, Upgrad, SP Jain, and Mithibai College. Additionally, he is a guest faculty and leadership speaker at top management institutes, sharing his knowledge and experience with future leaders.