Rav Saidha
About Rav Saidha
Rav Saidha is the Head of Regulatory Operations at OANDA, a position he has held since 2021. He has extensive experience in regulatory and financial operations, having previously worked in various roles at IG and GPP Group.
Current Role at OANDA
Rav Saidha serves as the Head of Regulatory Operations at OANDA, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing regulatory compliance and ensuring that the company's operations align with industry standards. His experience in regulatory operations contributes to the effectiveness of OANDA's compliance strategies.
Previous Experience at IG
Before joining OANDA, Rav Saidha worked at IG in various capacities from 2009 to 2019. He started as a Client Services Co-ordinator and progressed to roles including Product Controller, Middle Office Manager, and Head of Transaction Reporting. His final position at IG was as Head of Commercial and Transaction Reporting, where he focused on transaction compliance and reporting.
Experience at GPP Group
Rav Saidha worked at GPP Group as the Head of Business Transformation from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he led initiatives aimed at improving business processes and operational efficiency. His leadership contributed to the organization's strategic transformation efforts during his tenure.
Educational Background
Rav Saidha has a solid educational foundation in finance and management. He studied at Cass Business School, earning a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Banking and International Finance from 2005 to 2008. He furthered his education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he completed a BSc in Banking and International Finance in 2007. Additionally, he obtained professional qualifications from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) between 2012 and 2014.
Early Career Experience
Rav Saidha began his career at Clarks as a Retail Team Leader from 2004 to 2009. This role provided him with foundational management experience. He then transitioned to IG, where he gained extensive experience in financial services and operations, ultimately leading to his expertise in regulatory operations.