Kirthana Devarakonda

About Kirthana Devarakonda

I work as a Treasury FX Dealer because I genuinely enjoy markets — not just watching prices move, but understanding why they move and helping clients navigate those moments with clarity and confidence.At Mashreq, I work closely with corporate and institutional clients on FX spot and forward execution across emerging market currencies, alongside major pairs. Over the past year, I’ve grown my portfolio by more than 100% and received internal recognition for performance — largely by doing the fundamentals exceptionally well: being responsive, pricing cleanly, communicating clearly, and showing up consistently when markets get noisy.A big part of my role is translating market developments into practical conversations. Central bank actions, flow-driven volatility, timing decisions, hedging trade-offs — I enjoy being the bridge between markets and clients. I’m known for being calm, direct, and thoughtful in how I think about risk and execution, especially during fast-moving sessions.I work best on desks where execution discipline matters, curiosity is encouraged, and client trust is built over time. I collaborate closely with senior dealers, sales, and risk teams, and I care deeply about doing things the right way — particularly under pressure.I’m open to relocating internationally and keen to contribute to a global treasury or FX desk where strong market instincts, clean execution, and long-term client relationships are valued. If you enjoy conversations about flows, positioning, and real client behaviour, we’ll probably have a lot to talk about.Outside work, I’m also a mother of two — a role that has quietly sharpened my calm, prioritisation, and decision-making under pressure.

Experience

1. Assistant Vice President Treasury Fx Dealer

   Mashreq

   Mar 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   I work as part of the treasury dealing function, supporting corporate and institutional clients with FX spot and forward execution across emerging market currencies. My role is strongly client-facing and execution-led, with a focus on clean pricing, timely execution and clear market communication.Over the past year, I’ve grown my portfolio by more than 100% through consistent client engagement, repeat dealing and disciplined execution. I’ve also received internal recognition for performance and client impact.A key part of my role involves translating market developments — including central bank actions and flow-driven volatility — into practical guidance for clients. I work closely with senior dealers, sales and risk teams to support desk objectives and ensure execution quality, especially during volatile market conditions.

Education

• SIES College of Management Studies - India

  Master of Management Studies (Finance)

  2013 — 2015

• Pune University

  Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Science)

  2009 — 2013