Meet the team: Akash Watpade

Meet the team, Akash Watpade. Trade Reporting Officer

How did Akash find himself at TRAction?

After 13 years of experience in investment banking, Akash wanted to pivot towards the operational side of finance, which led him to discovering TRAction. His front facing experience naturally translated into helping clients navigate regulatory compliance with confidence.

Akash’s responsibilities in his role…

Akash supports clients under the ASIC and MAS regimes, ensuring trade reporting obligations are met correctly and submitted before deadlines.

Part of this responsibility involves investigating issues that arise, finding the root cause, resolving it, and working to prevent further errors and rejections from occurring.

Akash above the clouds

What are the most enjoyable aspects of Akash’s role?

Akash enjoys simplifying and resolving complex problems for clients. He finds it rewarding being able to streamline day to day activities with automations.

If given the opportunity to go anywhere in the world, Akash would…

Zermatt, Switzerland is at the top of Akash’s places to travel for the mountain scenery and skiing opportunities.

Akash and partner

Fun facts about Akash and his hobbies

Akash is a singer and a stand up comedian, and loves to play outdoor sport as a way to reset and socialise!

Favourite quote or advice?

“Sometimes things go wrong for the right reason, we just realise it later”

Akash doing stand up comedy
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