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Ahil Mansoor is Chief Executive Officer of Octave Asset Management, where he plays a pivotal role in driving the company’s strategic initiatives. His primary focus is on the transformation of the company’s asset management business by spearheading value-based investing and delivering personalized financial plans.
Ahil brings a wealth of experience to his role, boasting a strong background in private banking, portfolio management, financial analysis and reporting, investment management, risk management, and world capital markets, among other areas. His extensive expertise is complemented by an extensive network of relationships within the financial services industry.
Prior to working at Octave Asset Management, Ahil Mansoor held positions with several esteemed local and global financial institutions, including Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, Bank of Montreal Private Banking, Red Creek Capital, Sungard Avantgard LLC and First Financial Equity Corporation.
Ahil holds an impressive list of certifications, which includes the level 2 of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), Certificate in International Wealth & Investment Management (CIWM®), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM®), Certificate in Investment Banking, and an Executive Education in Finance from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Bangalore. He also has a Master’s degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a Bachelor’s of Engineering degree from Visveswaraiah Technology University. He also is a Fellow at the Canadian Securities Institute (FCSI®).
Mahammad Javid is a seasoned financial professional with a wealth of experience in the finance industry. As the Chief Operating Officer of Octave Asset Management, he leads the day-to-day operations of the firm. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, Javid is instrumental in advising both institutional and individual clients, as well as investment consultants.
Javid’s expertise lies in strategizing the long-term direction of the business to ensure maximum profitability while aligning with the organization’s objectives. His focus on business development spans across liabilities and assets, intending to sustain and achieve growth in relationship value and revenues as well as enhancing client satisfaction.
Before working at Octave Asset Management, Javid held key positions at renowned financial institutions such as Taurus Wealth, Mashreq Bank, HDFC Bank Ltd, ICICI Prudential, HSBC Bank, and Citi Bank Ltd, where he gained invaluable experience and honed his expertise.
Javid’s educational background includes an MBA in Banking & Finance and a Bachelor’s in Finance from Mangalore University. Furthermore, he holds various certifications, including the CISI Level 3 Certification and AMFI Certified status.
Jeff Pinto joins Octave Asset Management as a Director/Relationship Manager, bringing with him extensive expertise ranging from the insurance industry to wealth management. With a decade-long tenure in insurance, he later embarked on a career in private banking and wealth management, accumulating over 25 years of experience.
As a seasoned professional in the industry, Jeff has weathered the highs and lows of capital markets. His primary focus revolves around wealth preservation and nurturing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with clients. An outstanding strength lies in his ability to comprehend and analyze customer needs and desires, enabling him to provide tailored solutions to diverse financial objectives.
Before joining Octave Asset Management, Jeff held pivotal roles in renowned institutions such as Zurich Financial Services, ABN AMRO, CITIBANK N.A., and prominent local banks in the UAE, including Mashreq Bank and Noor Bank.
Jeff holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from Bombay University. Furthermore, he boasts certifications from Citibank, AMFI, and ICMQ UK, underscoring his commitment to professional excellence.
Saritha Pinto is a seasoned Senior Investment Professional with a remarkable career spanning over 20 years, specializing in various facets of the financial industry. Her experience ranges from Private Banking to Multi Family Office and Venture Equity, making her a versatile expert in client servicing and investment management.
Prior to this, she served as the Vice-President and Head of Client Services at Venture Catalysts Pvt. Her extensive career also includes roles at renowned financial institutions such as Waterfield Financial and Investment Advisors, Barclays Securities, Edelweiss Broking, and DSP Merrill Lynch, where she consistently excelled in client management and operations. Her educational background in commerce and information technology, along with proficiency in multiple languages, further enhances her ability to navigate complex financial environments.
Currently, at Octave Asset Management, Saritha holds the position of Investment Analyst/Client Service Manager (CSM). In this capacity, her primary objective is to meticulously examine and assess economic and market trends, earnings prospects, financial statements, and a myriad of other indicators and factors. These assessments are integral to her role in determining suitable investment strategies that align with clients’ goals and aspirations. One of Saritha’s standout strengths lies in delivering a superlative customer experience.
Afrah Thaha is the Executive Assistant to the C–level executives at Octave Asset Management. She is a dynamic and result oriented professional with 10 years of experience in office management, supervision and administration. She provides confidential support to senior and high-level officials to ensure compliance with company objectives and collaborates well with all organizational level.
Prior to working at Octave Asset Management, she served at First Abu Dhabi Bank, UAE ‘s largest bank and one of the world’s largest and safest institutions. A communicator and collaborator who is efficient in planning, organizing, and executing meetings and conferences. She has keen attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational skills, allows executives to focus on their strategic priorities.
Driven by a passion for excellence, Afrah is committed to fostering a positive and productive work environment. They thrive in dynamic settings, adapting quickly to evolving priorities and contributing to the success of the entire organization. Afrah plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of executive operations, allowing the C-level executives to focus on strategic initiatives and business growth.
Moon Chatterjee brings over 8 years of specialized experience in compliance, investor, and client relations to Octave Asset Management.
She has held key positions at leading financial institutions, including India Ratings & Research (Fitch Group), the National Stock Exchange of India, and CRISIL, where she demonstrated expertise in aligning business operations with regulatory requirements while optimizing investor communications. She brings a well-established capability to lead and implement strategic compliance initiatives that ensure rigorous regulatory adherence, while simultaneously enhancing the quality of client services and building strong, lasting relationships with stakeholders.
Moon holds an MBA in Finance and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. Renowned for her commitment to ethical decision-making, risk assessment, and operational excellence, she plays an integral role in delivering high-quality client services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering long-term client relationships.
Akhilesh Sain Mathur currently holds the position of Head of Advisory at Octave Asset Management, where he works closely with Financial Advisors to customize investment solutions that align with clients’ distinct risk and return objectives.
Prior to his role at OAM, Akhilesh held the position of Executive Director of Investment Advisory at Taurus Wealth Advisors, Dubai. With a robust background spanning over 22 years in Wealth Management and Investment Advisory, he has garnered extensive experience from a variety of financial institutions in India and the UAE.
Akhilesh began his career with UTI Bank in Mumbai in 2000 and thereafter moved back to the UAE in 2005 with ABN Amro (RBS and ADCB) where he had various roles from sales (briefly), product design and moved in Advisory role for three years from 2008 till 2011.
He then moved to Bank to Singapore for a period of three years and consequently moved to J. Safra Sarasin as a Financial Strategic Advisor (FSA) for 6 years.
Akhilesh is widely acknowledged for his astute insights into global issues, particularly in areas such as ESG, politics, oil, and gold, and their far-reaching implications for the global financial markets.
Akhilesh holds an MBA in Finance from Symbiosis, India, and a Masters in Banking and Finance from the University of Wales.
Vahaj has over twelve years of experience analysing global equities.
Prior to joining Octave, Vahaj worked as an equity analyst at Shukr Investments specialising in healthcare, consumer goods, industrials, and energy sectors. Previously, he held equity research roles at boutique investment banks including Tellimer (formerly Exotix Capital) where he was ranked 2nd best analyst for industrials research in the Asiamoney Brokers Poll 2018, and made notable contributions to investment banking deals across frontier and smaller emerging markets.
Vahaj is a CFA® Program participant and passed Level II in 2024. He is an affiliate of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and graduated from Bayes Business School (City, University of London) with a BSc (Hons) in Investment & Financial Risk Management.