I'm Harsh Thakrar, a Finance academic, practitioner, and researcher with over a decade of experience spanning investment banking, portfolio risk management, and FinTech. Currently, I serve as Senior Lecturer at the University of Wollongong, AVP & Co-head of Investment Banking at RBL Bank, and Director of Investments at Leonem Advisory. I'm also a PhD researcher, exploring derivatives and portfolio management in India. I'm a Chartered Accountant, CFA Level III, and have published research in ABDC-listed journals across ESG, FinTech, derivatives, and digital banking. I've spoken at Global FinTech Fest, Singapore FinTech Fest, and the India Digital Summit, among others. On Topmate, I can help you with: Breaking into investment banking or capital markets - Academic research guidance (finance/FinTech) - Career transitions between academia and industry - CFA/CA/Other exam strategy and study planning - FinTech, blockchain, and DeFi concepts