Former J.P. Morgan Executive Joins Klay Wealth As Deputy CEO In Strategic Leadership Move

Boutique financial services firm Klay Group has appointed Nikita Jain as Managing Director and Deputy CEO of its wealth management division, marking a significant strategic hire as the company seeks to enhance its institutional capabilities and global reach.
 

Jain brings 17 years of experience from J.P. Morgan, where she worked across foreign exchange and fixed income sales, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets. Her career trajectory saw her transition from M&A advisory to fixed income sales, combining transactional expertise with client relationship management.
 

During her tenure at the investment bank, Jain managed portfolios exceeding 100 clients and engaged strategically with senior finance leaders, delivering tailored FX and rates solutions. Her role involved addressing complex market exposures and evolving risk management requirements for a diverse client base spanning global multinationals and leading domestic corporations.
 

Klay Group is a boutique financial services firm providing wealth management, multi-family office, asset management and corporate advisory services to ultra-high-net-worth families and corporate and financial institutions. The firm operates an open architecture model across its service offerings.
 

"We are thrilled to welcome Nikita Jain, an executive of exceptional calibre, as our Deputy CEO to drive growth and strategic excellence across the organisation. Her profound global markets expertise and proven leadership are perfectly aligned with our commitment to delivering sophisticated, cross-border solutions for our clients."

~ Ian D'souza, CEO of Klay Wealth

Jain holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from NSIT, Delhi. Her appointment comes as Klay Group continues to expand its institutional capabilities and service offerings to high-net-worth clients globally.
 

The hire reflects the company's strategy to strengthen its leadership team with experienced professionals from major financial institutions as it seeks to deliver integrated financial solutions across multiple jurisdictions.