DriveWealth has expanded its executive team with two senior hires, adding leadership in revenue strategy and risk oversight as the company continues to grow its global platform.
The firm appointed Rohit Mahna as Chief Revenue Officer and Brad Roberts as Chief Risk and Compliance Officer, both reporting to Chief Executive Officer Naureen Hassan.
Focus on Growth and Commercial Strategy
Rohit Mahna joins DriveWealth from <:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}>, where he led client growth initiatives within its institutional business. His role at DriveWealth will focus on aligning sales, partnerships, and go-to-market activities across regions.
Mahna brings experience across financial services and enterprise technology, including prior work at <:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}>, where he contributed to the development of financial services-focused products.
Rohit Mahna, Chief Revenue Officer at DriveWealth, commented, “Financial services delivery is evolving through digital infrastructure. My focus will be on supporting partners as they build and scale investment offerings.”
Strengthening Risk and Compliance Framework
Brad Roberts joins from <:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}>, where he served in a senior risk management role. His appointment reflects the need for governance as platforms expand across jurisdictions and asset classes.
Roberts previously held leadership roles at <:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}>, focusing on risk and compliance operations within market infrastructure.
Brad Roberts, Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at DriveWealth, commented, “As investment platforms expand globally, risk management and regulatory discipline are central to maintaining operational stability.”
Scaling Brokerage-as-a-Service Model
DriveWealth provides brokerage infrastructure to fintech firms, banks, and other financial institutions, enabling them to offer trading and investment services through APIs.
The model allows partners to build investment products without developing their own brokerage systems, supporting growth in embedded finance and digital investing.
As the platform expands, aligning commercial strategy with operational controls becomes a key requirement.
Balancing Expansion With Oversight
The addition of senior leadership in both revenue and compliance highlights the dual priorities of growth and regulatory alignment. Expanding into new markets increases complexity in areas such as licensing, reporting, and client protection.
Infrastructure providers operating across jurisdictions must manage differences in regulatory frameworks while maintaining consistent service delivery.
This balance is particularly relevant for platforms supporting multiple partners and asset classes.
Industry Context
The appointments reflect broader trends in financial technology, where firms are scaling globally while facing increasing regulatory scrutiny. Leadership roles focused on revenue and compliance are becoming more prominent as platforms mature.
Brokerage-as-a-service providers compete on both distribution and infrastructure, requiring coordination between commercial and operational functions.
The expansion of DriveWealth’s leadership team indicates continued growth in demand for embedded investing solutions and API-driven brokerage services.
Takeaway
DriveWealth has added senior leaders in revenue and compliance to support global expansion. Growth in brokerage infrastructure is increasing the need for coordinated commercial strategy and regulatory oversight.
