Ravi Pandit

Ravi Pandit is the Executive Director of Rates and FX at CME Group, based in Singapore. He has over 30 years of experience in the financial markets, focusing primarily on interest rate and foreign exchange products. Pandit joined CME Group in August 2015 and has since been instrumental in expanding the company’s offerings in these areas across the Asia Pacific region.

Professional Background

• Previous Roles:
  • Consultant at Singapore Exchange, advising on the launch of listed FX futures.
  • Worked for 12 years at Dresdner Bank and Commerzbank, where he led local markets trading and contributed to building their Asian presence in derivatives trading.
  • Held various trading positions at Barclays Bank across major Asian financial centers including Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo.
  • Experience in operations and technology at Citibank in Hong Kong and Mumbai.

Education

• Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Syracuse University.
• MBA in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley.

Current Responsibilities

In his role at CME Group, Pandit is responsible for developing new business opportunities and expanding existing interest rate and OTC products within the Asia Pacific market. His expertise has made him a key figure in discussions about transitioning away from LIBOR to alternative reference rates like SOFR.

Pandit is also active in industry events, sharing insights on market dynamics and opportunities related to CME's products, including SOFR futures and options.123