Ridwaan Moolla
About Ridwaan Moolla
Ridwaan Moolla serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ThinkMarkets, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held various leadership roles at prominent institutions such as FNB South Africa, Absa Group, and Standard Bank Group.
Current Role at ThinkMarkets
Ridwaan Moolla serves as the Chief Executive Officer at ThinkMarkets, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees the company's strategic direction and operations in South Africa. Moolla has been instrumental in developing a proprietary risk management framework that has been adopted globally by ThinkMarkets. He has also led initiatives to expand the company's presence in emerging markets, contributing to a significant increase in the client base.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining ThinkMarkets, Ridwaan Moolla held several key positions in prominent financial institutions. He worked at FNB South Africa as Head of Operations and Online Trading from 2013 to 2014. He then joined Absa Group, where he served as Head of Digital Enablement from 2016 to 2019 and as Head of Digital and Education for ABSA Stockbrokers and Portfolio Management from 2014 to 2016. His career also includes a six-year tenure at Standard Bank Group, where he was FO Operations and Derivatives Manager from 2006 to 2012.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ridwaan Moolla has a diverse educational background. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the Witwatersrand from 1995 to 1997. He furthered his studies at the University of Johannesburg, focusing on Engineering: Computer Systems from 1997 to 1999. Moolla has also completed various professional courses, including Agile Leadership at Barclays in 2018 and Financial Planning at the Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa, where he achieved FSB Key Individual status in 2014.
Contributions to the Financial Industry
Ridwaan Moolla has made significant contributions to the financial industry through his writing and mentorship. He has authored articles on trading strategies and portfolio management for various industry publications. Additionally, he participates as a panelist in international financial conferences, discussing market trends and digital transformation. Moolla is also committed to mentoring young professionals in the financial sector through a local mentorship program.