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A diligent, dedicated
team of industry experts.

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Our Team

The Guardian Funds team brings together over 100 years of experience in financial investment, risk assessment, banking, property and project development. Our foresight and experience and allows the team to uncover, assess and evaluate opportunities in Sydney’s property market.

Leadership Team

Guardian’s senior executives are leading and experienced property and finance specialists with over 100 years of combined experience. Their qualifications include Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Marketing, Business Management, Banking and Real Estate.

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Sachin Maharaj

Chief Executive and Risk Officer
Sachin has held various senior executive roles at several financial institutions, notably 18 years with the HSBC Group.

Sachin has held various senior executive roles at several financial institutions, notably 18 years with the HSBC Group.

Experience:

• Chief Executive Officer – Guardian Capital Australia Ltd
• Former Head of Global Market Operations – HSBC Australia
• Former Chief Accounting Officer – HSBC Australia
• Former CFO & COO – HSBC Global Finance Centre
• Former General Manager Wholesale Banking Operations – St George Bank

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Simon McKean

Responsible Manager
A chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience in global financial markets, strategy and governance, Simon adds both a layer of independence and commercial aptitude to the team at Guardian. Simon’s breadth of experience includes working for the largest investment banks across the world as well as venture startups, hedge funds and charitable organisations.

A chartered accountant with over 30 years of experience in global financial markets, strategy and governance, Simon adds both a layer of independence and commercial aptitude to the team at Guardian. Simon’s breadth of experience includes working for the largest investment banks across the world as well as venture startups, hedge funds and charitable organisations.

Experience:

  • Previously with Ernst & Young in Australia and the USA.
  • Previously with JPMorgan London where he focused on the bank’s HNW client base and equity derivatives.
  • Significant experience working in hedge funds, wealth management as well as a range of fiduciary roles before he took up his positions in a number of tech start-ups and charitable organisations.
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Zain Qureshi

Chief Operating Officer
Zain is a Chartered Accountant bringing in more than 20 years’ experience in audit and Fund Administration within the funds management industry.

Zain is a Chartered Accountant bringing in more than 20 years’ experience in audit and Fund Administration within the funds management industry.
Experience:

  • Former Head of Fund Administration at Blackrock Asset Management Australia
  • Former Senior Manager (Fund Administration) at Walsh and Dixon Asset Management Australia
  • Former Senior Manager at Ernst and Young Hedge Funds Division Australia
  • Former Audit Manager at Ernst and Young (Funds Management) Cayman Islands and San Francisco
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Amit Sachdeva

Head of Finance & Operations

Amit is a chartered accountant and an Executive MBA from IIM Kolkata with over 20 years of experience in finance leadership, driving strategic growth and operational efficiency across global financial services and technology organisations.

  • Former Chief Financial Officer – Nano Platform / Nano Home Loans Australia
  • Former Vice President Finance – HSBC Global Finance Centre
  • Former General Manager Finance at General Motors Finance Centre
  • Former Manager Finance at GE Capital India & USA
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Raj Nautiyal

Head of Business Development
Raj has a diverse background in IT, telecommunications, and finance industry.




Raj has a diverse background in IT, telecommunications, and finance industry.

Experience:

  • Over 10 years with IBM Australia
  • 5+ Years responsible for operational excellence with a Tier 1 mortgage company
  • 9 Years in Dubai navigating complex telco projects in a diverse work environment

Operational Team

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Catherine Wah-Lobaton

Manager – Fund Operations

Catherine has a diverse background in finance, with over 10 years of experience spanning the financial services and funds management sectors. Her expertise lies in financial analysis, management reporting, and forecasting with a strong track record in delivering strategic insights and supporting business performance.

  • Former Financial Business Coach
  • 5+ years as a Senior Finance Analyst with the Bank of New Zealand
  • Former Property Accountant at Oyster Property Group (New Zealand)
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Rini Chacko

Fund Administrator

As a Fund Administrator, Rini brings over a decade of experience in administration and operations across the finance sector. Rini’s expertise lies in supporting financial planning, liaising with key stakeholders and spans financial reporting, budget analysis, and stakeholder coordination. She is passionate about achieving operational excellence across the business.

  • Former Finance and Accounts Manager at the National Stock Exchange, India
  • Double Masters with Postgraduate Diploma in Banking & Finance & Master of Commerce
  • Currently pursuing a Master of Business (Research) at Excelsia University College.
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Cherry Tseung

Senior Relationship Manager
As a Senior Relationship Manager, Cherry brings over 8 years of experience in the banking industry, specialising in managing High Net Worth clients and providing them with customised financial strategies and solutions.

As a Senior Relationship Manager, Cherry brings over 8 years of experience in the banking industry, specialising in managing High Net Worth clients and providing them with customised financial strategies and solutions.

Experience

  • Former Relationship Manager at HSBC Australia
  • Holds a Double Bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting & Finance from Macquarie University
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Elly Tso

Relationship Manager
Elly has 12 years of experience in the banking and financial industry, offering tailored financial strategies and solutions.

Elly has 12 years of experience in the banking and financial industry, offering tailored financial strategies and solutions. Her expertise includes evaluating credit risk and structuring complex lending arrangements, providing a strong foundation in financial markets and effective risk management.

Experience

  • Former Relationship Manager at HSBC Australia
  • Holds a Double Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Finance from UNSW
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Nadia Lazareva

Marketing Manager

Nadia brings over a decade of experience in strategic marketing, with a strong focus on digital performance, customer engagement, and brand growth. Her background spans eCommerce, hospitality, real estate, education, and finance, including 3 years in the investment sector.

  • Former Marketing Specialist at various investment and finance companies
  • Former Digital Marketing Manager at a mid-tier consulting and marketing agency
  • 6+years leading major government and public-sector events
  • Holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Certificate in Creating and Launching Digital Products.

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