Prajyot S. Chopda
Risk Management Specialist:
Prajyot S. Chopda, a partner at Rajwade Treasury Consultants LLP, joined the firm in 2007 after gaining experience with an international financial research company. Holding a management degree from IIMA, he plays a pivotal role in actively managing clients forex exposures. Prajyot excels in formulating and reviewing treasury risk management policies for companies spanning manufacturing and services sectors. His expertise extends to implementing standard operating practices, creating systematic MIS (Management Information Systems), and analyzing, evaluating, and pricing various structured derivative products. He provides valuable advice on their appropriateness and suitability.
Prajyot also specializes in Mark-to-Market (MTM) valuation of these products and conducting Hedge Effectiveness Tests (HET) under hedge accounting. Additionally, he reviews and audits treasury operations, ensuring clients financial stability.
Notably, he co-authors a weekly in-house risk management newsletter, the ‘Currency Risk Management Report’ (CRMR), widely subscribed to by corporate treasuries. Prajyot’s dedication to knowledge sharing is evident through his facilitation of over 150 training sessions on hedging instruments and their optimal usage.