Rajath Hande CR
@rajathhandecr
Hedge fund accounting team lead specializing in multi-asset derivatives.
What I'm looking for
I am a highly motivated hedge fund accounting team lead with over three years of experience managing meticulous accounting functions for multi-billion-dollar hedge funds. I specialize in accounting for multi-asset class and exotic derivatives and thrive in fast-paced environments that demand accuracy and speed.
I have hands-on experience with NAV calculation and reporting, daily and monthly valuation/pricing of listed and exotic OTC products, P&L monitoring, cash reconciliations, and handling cash and par breaks with custodians and third-party administrators. I have worked with diverse fund structures including standalone, master-feeder, and multi-currency funds.
At my current role I lead teams to deliver investor statements, NAV packages, allocations, and support audits and financial statement preparation, while implementing process improvements and task automation to increase efficiency and accuracy. I collaborate across functions to drive complex projects to completion and maintain strong client relationships through clear communication.
I am committed to continuous learning—completing courses such as Excel Skills for Business and Financial Markets—and to mentoring new team members, improving operational workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance for US-based and multi-currency clients.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Team Lead, Hedge Fund Accounting
Morgan Stanley Fund Services
Feb 2022 - Present (3 years 7 months)
Lead accounting for multi-billion-dollar hedge funds trading multi-asset and exotic derivatives, overseeing daily NAV calculation, valuations, P&L validations and investor reporting while improving processes to increase accuracy and efficiency.
US Tax Associate
FIBACT Consulting and Compliance Private Limited
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019 (11 months)
Prepared US partnership and individual tax returns for hedge funds and management companies, performed bookkeeping and financial statement preparation, and filed returns using tax software to meet regulatory deadlines.
Finance Intern
Hedge Equities Ltd
Conducted technical stock analysis and a research project on portfolio construction, optimization and hedging with derivatives, producing positional trade ideas and receiving commendation for performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
SDM Institute for Management Development
Post Graduate Diploma in Management, Finance and Human Resource
2020 - 2022
Completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Management with focus on Finance and Human Resource from 06/2020 to 05/2022.
Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning
Bachelor of Commerce (Honors), Accounting
2014 - 2017
Completed a Bachelor of Commerce (Honors) in Accounting from 06/2014 to 05/2017.
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