Rishikesh Tamaskar
Seasoned capital markets professional with over a decade of experience in trading operations, market surveillance, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leveraging advanced analytics and technology to enhance market integrity and investor protection.
Professional Overview
As the Head of Market Surveillance, Deputy Chief Compliance Officer, and Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer at ACX (AirCarbon Exchange), Rishikesh is responsible for overseeing the exchange's market monitoring, compliance, and anti-money laundering initiatives. His deep expertise in trading operations and market surveillance, coupled with his strong background in risk management, enable him to drive strategic initiatives that maintain market stability and transparency.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role at ACX, Rishikesh is responsible for implementing robust surveillance and compliance frameworks to detect and prevent market manipulation, insider trading, and other forms of market abuse. He collaborates closely with regulatory authorities to ensure the exchange's operations adhere to the highest standards of governance and regulatory compliance. Under his leadership, ACX has enhanced its market monitoring capabilities, leading to the identification and mitigation of several high-profile cases of market misconduct.
Career Progression
Prior to joining ACX, Rishikesh held various leadership positions in the capital markets industry, including Trading Operations and Market Surveillance at Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange, Head of Market Surveillance at Bombay Stock Exchange, and Manager of Market Watch, Risk, and Surveillance at NCDEX. His extensive experience in trading operations, risk management, and regulatory compliance has enabled him to drive measurable improvements in market efficiency and investor protection across the organizations he has served.
Academic Background
Rishikesh holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Mumbai, where he graduated with distinction. He has also completed advanced certifications in Capital Markets and Compliance from reputable industry bodies, further enhancing his technical expertise and strategic decision-making abilities.
Areas of Expertise
- Trading operations and market surveillance
- Regulatory compliance and anti-money laundering
- Risk management and advanced analytics
- Developing and implementing surveillance and compliance frameworks
- Collaborating with regulatory authorities and industry stakeholders
- Driving continuous improvement and innovation in capital markets infrastructure
Professional Impact
Under Rishikesh's leadership, ACX has strengthened its position as a trusted and transparent exchange, leveraging advanced surveillance techniques to identify and mitigate market manipulation and other forms of misconduct. His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing the overall integrity and stability of the capital markets in the regions where he has worked.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience, technical expertise, and strategic vision, Rishikesh is well-positioned to drive the continued evolution of market surveillance and compliance practices in the capital markets industry. His commitment to fostering a fair and transparent trading environment makes him a valuable asset to any organization seeking to enhance its market integrity and regulatory compliance.
