Ashwin Roongta, Cfa, Frm
About Ashwin Roongta, Cfa, Frm
Ashwin Roongta is the Head of Technology for Business Applications, Infrastructure, and Services at Wedbush Securities, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in financial technology, specializing in AI-ML solutions, climate risk, and ESG investing, with a strong background in capital markets and compliance systems.
Work at Wedbush Securities
Ashwin Roongta serves as the Head of Technology for Business Applications, Infrastructure & Services at Wedbush Securities. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the firm's technological advancements and operational efficiency. His role involves overseeing the implementation of technology solutions that enhance business applications and infrastructure, focusing on optimizing services within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Ashwin Roongta has a solid educational foundation in finance and technology. He studied at the Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, where he earned a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.). He furthered his education at XLRI Jamshedpur, obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 1996. His expertise includes implementing AI-ML solutions for digital payments and cash management, as well as a strong background in CRM and AML/KYC systems.
Background
Before joining Wedbush Securities, Ashwin Roongta accumulated extensive experience in the financial and technology sectors. He worked at HSBC as a Relationship Manager from 1996 to 2000 in Mumbai, India. He then spent eight years at Infosys Technologies Ltd as a Senior Principal in the Greater New York City Area from 2000 to 2008. Following this, he served as Senior Vice President at Bank of America from 2008 to 2021 in New Jersey.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Ashwin Roongta has led large-scale programs focused on data management and analytics. He specializes in climate risk and ESG investing within the financial technology sector. His comprehensive understanding of capital markets and custody services has enabled him to integrate technology effectively to optimize operations and enhance compliance within organizations.