Systematic investment architecture grounded in financial sciences.
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Back Testing. Stress Testing. Model Validation.
2023
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2025
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Asmita Sathe
Legal, Compliance & Fiduciary Oversight
Track Record
Managed SEBI-related compliance processes for investment advisory and fund structures
Prepared compliance checklists, periodic filings, and regulatory documentation
Coordinated with auditors and external consultants during reviews
Implemented regulatory updates into internal policies and procedures
Maintained statutory registers and documentation controls
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
LL.B. (Final Year)
Chaitanya Kulkarni
Analytics & Reporting
Supports investment research, portfolio analytics, and system monitoring. Responsible for financial analysis, regulatory reporting, trade surveillance, and portfolio-level exception monitoring. Ensures implementation consistency of the firm’s rule-based investment framework.
Experience
Conducted audit and compliance reviews across corporate and financial institutions
Performed financial statement audits
Supported portfolio reporting and regulatory submissions
Monitored listed equity exposures and derivatives positions
Assisted in proxy voting analysis and governance documentation
Experience in financial modeling, analytics, and structured reporting
Education
Bachelor of Commerce
NISM Series VIII (Equity Derivatives) Certified
Shitalkumar Tapadia
Fund Administration, Finance & Taxation
Oversees fund administration, accounting, taxation, and financial controls across Saphalata’s investment vehicles. Responsible for financial reporting integrity, statutory compliance, audit coordination, and operational discipline. Ensures auditability, accuracy, and structural robustness in fund operations.
Experience
20+ years across accounting, taxation, and statutory compliance
Managed financial reporting and compliance for trusts, corporates, and investment entities
Led forensic audits and balance-sheet reviews identifying control gaps and reporting discrepancies
Represented clients before income tax authorities and appellate forums
Oversaw multi-entity accounting structures and regulatory filings
Experience across GST, income tax, audit processes, and compliance frameworks
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (Banking & Finance)
Chartered Accountancy Articleship
Ashish Mundada
Founder & MD
Designs and governs the firm’s investment architecture, portfolio construction rules, and risk framework. Oversees system integrity, capital allocation discipline, and structural risk controls across strategies.
Experience
Ex-BlackRock, Ex-Edelweiss
20+ years across global private markets, real assets, and liquid alternatives
USD 8+ billion raised from global and Indian institutions and family offices