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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.
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.
Ashfaq has more than four years of experience in financial modeling, valuation, and investment.
Prior to joining Octave Asset Management, he worked at a leading consulting firm Baker Tilly in Dubai,
where he served as a Corporate Finance Consultant. In this role, Ashfaq worked on transactions,
including project finance, trade finance, and equity stake sales, providing strategic advisory services and
preparing investor presentations for clients across the Middle East and Asia. Earlier, Ashfaq worked as a
Financial Analyst at Daloopa, a US-based financial model library focusing on US equities, where he honed
his expertise in financial modeling.
Ashfaq is a CFA® Program participant, having completed Level I in 2019, and is a Certified Management
Accountant (CMA). He also holds a certification in Financial Modeling & Valuation from the Wall Street
School.