Raveena Kallakuru
About Raveena Kallakuru
Raveena Kallakuru is an Associate specializing in Derivatives and Structured Products at Linklaters in London. She has a background in law from The West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences and has worked in various roles within the finance sector, including positions at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and Credit Suisse.
Current Role at Linklaters
Raveena Kallakuru currently serves as an Associate in the Derivatives and Structured Products team at Linklaters. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's expertise in derivatives trading. Her role involves working with ISDA documentation, which is essential for facilitating derivatives transactions. Kallakuru's responsibilities include managing synthetic finance structures and stock loan hedges, as well as ensuring compliance with regulatory margin requirements for uncleared derivatives.
Previous Experience at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
Before joining Linklaters, Raveena Kallakuru worked at Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas as an Associate in the Private Equity and Venture Capital department. Her tenure lasted for seven months in 2018 to 2019, during which she was based in the Bengaluru Area, India. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in private equity and venture capital, enhancing her legal expertise in financial markets.
Experience at Credit Suisse
Raveena Kallakuru gained valuable experience as a Secondee in the Debt Capital Markets Group at Credit Suisse. She worked in this role for six months from 2020 to 2021 in the London Area, United Kingdom. This position allowed her to develop insights into debt capital markets, further broadening her understanding of financial instruments and market dynamics.
Educational Background
Raveena Kallakuru completed her legal education at The West Bengal National University of Juridicial Sciences in Kolkata, where she earned a B.A. LL.B degree. This academic background equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of law, which she applies in her professional roles within the financial sector.
Specialization in Financial Markets
Kallakuru specializes in various aspects of financial market infrastructure, particularly in the clearing of OTC derivatives. Her expertise extends to facility linked hedging for corporates, sponsors, and banks. She is knowledgeable about the regulatory landscape surrounding derivatives, focusing on compliance with margin requirements for uncleared derivatives.