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Yogesh Bhalla, CTO, DSP Mutual Fund
Invested in Performance
Engineers are creators, and the fascination of solving problems using tech is infectious,” says Yogesh Bhalla, CTO at DSP Asset Managers. He has always been captivated by the power of technology to address challenges, shaping his career trajectory. For Yogesh, success is defined by the four to five ambitious products he has created, the formidable problems he has solved, and the enduring satisfaction derived from choosing technology as a career.
"As a tech leader in the financial industry, Yogesh shoulders significant responsibilities, which mostly revolve around shaping three core ambitious products—JARVIS, RMX, and TITAN. These are carefully mapped out in a 1-year to 3-year roadmap. Yogesh deems to make these dream products successful by enabling alpha generation, streamlining processes across front, mid, and back offices, and increasing sales output. This goal is ambitious, aiming to contribute a 20 percent growth in sales assets under management (AUM) or to achieve and surpass alpha performance.
An example of Yogesh’s testimony as a tech leader is the tech-driven initiative JARVIS, an innovative product that helps portfolio managers make better decisions by leveraging AI and data analytics. This innovative tool directly impacts the performance of their funds, a testament to growth and operational efficiency.
Yogesh has data analytics and a dedicated AI/ML team that works on cutting-edge technologies to predict outcomes and decision making in the portfolio management areas.
He ensures that all the organisation’s teams are aligned with its goals. They invest heavily in talent, valuing diverse skill sets. They have an open-door communication policy, devoid of hierarchy where they bounce ideas, discuss them, and take joint decisions on any problem.
In Yogesh’s words, “We are a set of highly motivated people who come each day to the office with excitement to create something new and innovative.”
He attributes success for any tech leader to the creation of successful products and nurturing of highperforming teams. He is glad to be part of the innovative change in the arena of investments and creating a better data-driven world for investors. Yogesh has harnessed the power of technology to deliver value to investors and transform the financial industry.