Rishad Reporter

Rishad Reporter is a seasoned financial professional with a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, marked by his strategic leadership roles at DBS Bank Ltd. and Deutsche Bank AG. Currently serving as the Head of Fixed Income Origination for South Asia and the Middle East at DBS Bank, Rishad leverages his deep expertise in Debt Capital Markets (DCM), Structured Debt, and Private Credit to drive the bank’s growth and market positioning in these dynamic regions. His role involves originating and structuring innovative fixed income solutions tailored to the unique needs of institutional clients, sovereigns, and corporate borrowers across diverse markets.

Since taking on the added responsibility in 2022 to build the Private Credit business for South Asia and the Middle East, Rishad has been instrumental in expanding DBS’s footprint through strategic deal origination, structuring, and distribution of private debt instruments. His comprehensive understanding of balance sheet analysis, credit risk assessment, and ratings advisory enables him to craft bespoke financing solutions that align with clients’ growth strategies while managing risk effectively. Rishad’s expertise extends to securitization, where he has led efforts to develop innovative structured products, enhancing the bank’s product suite and client offerings.

Known for his cross-cultural communication skills and relationship management acumen, Rishad consistently delivers value-added insights that foster long-term client partnerships. His entrepreneurial mindset and business growth strategies have been pivotal in positioning DBS as a leading player in the fixed income space across South Asia and the Middle East, making him a key driver of the bank’s regional success and innovation in structured finance and private credit markets.