Our Team

Meet the passionate, talented professionals behind Consenta’s success

Meet the team - Vijay Thakkar - Founder

Vijay Thakkar

Founder

Meet the team - Utkarsha Rajput - Director

Utkarsha Rajput

Director

Meet the team - Preeti Pethe - Reviews Support

Preeti Pethe

Reviews Support

Meet the team - Divya Pandya - Service Manager

Divya Pandya

Service Manager

Meet the team - Meenaxi Punjabi - Paraplanner

Meenaxi Punjabi

Paraplanner

Meet the team - Radha Gajjar - Paraplanner

Radha Gajjar

Paraplanner

Meet the team - Shantanu Patwardhan - Paraplanner

Shantanu Patwardhan

Paraplanner

Meet the team - Namrata Birla - Paraplanner

Namrata Birla

Paraplanner

Meet the team - Parth Shah - Software Developer

Parth Shah

Sr. Software Developer

Meet the team - Mansi Ray - Mortgages

Mansi Ray

Mortgages & Protection Admin

Meet the team - Dipali Patel - Paraplanner

Dipali Patel

Paraplanner

Meet the team - Poonam Raval - Reviews Support

Poonam Raval

Reviews Support

Meet the team - Darshan Bhatt - Finance and Accounts

Darshan Bhatt

Finance & Accounts

Meet the team - Nirali Mehta - Reviews Support

Nirali Mehta

Reviews Support

Meet the team - Juhi Shah - Reviews Support

Juhi Shah

Reviews Support

Women in Business: Breaking Barriers

80% Female Workforce, 100% Commitment to Empowerment

With 80% of our team being women, we are committed to creating a workplace where they can thrive, grow, and succeed.
Meet the team - Women in Business

Our Commitment

Flexibility

Work schedules that fit life, not the other way around

Mentorship

Guidance and support to help careers flourish

Equality

Fair pay and equal opportunities for everyone

Leadership

Encouraging women to step into leadership roles

We believe in empowering women, through financial independence, learning opportunities, and a culture that values their ambitions. Together, we’re creating a future where women don’t just participate but lead.

We believe in empowering women, through financial independence, learning opportunities, and a culture that values their ambitions. Together, we’re creating a future where women don’t just participate but lead.

Why You Should Work With Us?

Join a team that’s not just about work, but about growing, learning, and making a difference.

Enjoy a 5-day work week with no extended hours

A positive, collaborative atmosphere where every voice is valued

A workplace free from hierarchy and gender discrimination

Expand your skills with regular training and clear career pathways.

Employee Testimonials

Join Us

At Consenta, we’re always looking for
talented individuals to join our team.

Be Part of Something Bigger. At Consenta, we’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Vijay Thakkar

Founder

Vijay stands out in the financial planning industry with an impressive 33 years under his belt, but his unconventional approach truly sets him apart. Constantly challenging the norm, Vijay pioneered the move in 2011 to establish a back office in India, streamlining administrative tasks and ushering in a new era of operational efficiency.

Recognising common challenges among IFAs, Vijay conceived a collaborative platform driven by a desire to address common challenges among fellow IFAs. This vision materialised into Consenta, which started as a personal mission to streamline processes and has now evolved into a thriving hub for cooperation among IFA firms, leveraging Vijay’s expertise and forward-thinking approach.

When he is not strategising innovative solutions, you will find him playing golf, serving as Chairman of North Middlesex Golf Club and dedicating his time to educating underprivileged children.

Utkarsha Rajput

Director

Utkarsha embarked on her financial services career in 2013 after completing her MBA. She joined Consenta straight out of university and has ascended to become a Director and part owner of the company. Her resourceful leadership is dedicated to managing client relationships, creating a leading outsourcing company to support IFAs in the UK, and consistently delivering what is required.

Utkarsha is known for her exceptional organisational skills, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving and communication abilities, all driving her mission to elevate Consenta to new heights.

Preeti Pethe

Reviews Support

Professionally, she began working in 1998, having previously worked in a non-profit organisation handling the budgets for numerous programmes, and her forte is managing the finances.

She enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, listening to music, and travelling. She believes in teamwork and being true to her work.

Divya Pandya

Service Manager

Divya brings a wealth of experience, with 19 years in the financial sector and a tenure at Consenta since 2014. As our Client Servicing Manager and head of the Review Team, she’s dedicated to meeting deadlines and ensuring our clients receive their annual review packs promptly. Divya values teamwork and loyalty, making her an essential part of our team.

Meenaxi Punjabi

Paraplanner

Meenaxi completed her MBA in 2016 and worked for a securities company. She joined Consenta in 2018 and works on client review suitability reports and completing online application forms.

She balances her work life and the little one as a new mother.

She loves travelling, exploring new places, and spending time with her loved ones.

Radha Gajjar

Paraplanner

Radha holds an MBA in Finance and joined Consenta in 2017 straight from the University as a Financial Administrator. This early beginning offered her valuable exposure to IFAs and clients, allowing her to master administrative tasks, review processes, correspondence with UK advisors, and technical research, eventually progressing to Paraplanning. Radha’s innate curiosity drives her to learn and adapt continually and develop her skills.

Outside of work, Radha is a vivacious personality who relishes quality time with family and friends, indulging in movies, music, and weekend games. She’s an avid cook and enjoys sharing her culinary creations.

Her motto: “Do what you Love and Love what you Do.”

Shantanu Patwardhan

Paraplanner

Shantanu joined us in 2020 fresh out of university, armed with an MBA in Finance Management and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance. He plays a pivotal role in supporting our UK consultants and brings three years of valuable UK financial planning experience, working directly with the Directors in our Paraplanning department.

Off-duty, Shantanu indulges in movies and TV series, enjoys Classical and Bollywood music, and immerses himself in historical documentaries and literature. He holds a deep desire to explore historical sites.

Namrata Birla

Paraplanner

Namrata is a dedicated financial services professional with 16+ years of experience, holding double master’s degrees in commerce. As a Qualified Personal Finance Professional and investment adviser (India), she’s passionate about guiding individuals towards financial success through systematic market investments, leveraging the power of compounding. As a single mother, she began investing in her daughter’s future at a young age.

Namrata closely monitors Indian equity markets and global developments, constantly seeking new investment opportunities for clients with diverse risk profiles. She advocates financial independence for women, emphasising savings and investments throughout their lives.

Beyond her financial acumen, Namrata is a fitness enthusiast with a penchant for healthy eating and regular exercise. She enjoys unwinding with friends on weekends and pursues hobbies like painting, reading, travelling, and trekking.

Parth Shah

Sr. Software Developer

Parth is a proficient IT professional with a B.Tech (Computer Science) and 14+ years of experience. He’s been with Consenta since 2016, leading the IT department. His passion lies in creating innovative software solutions from Digital factfinds, dashboards and web applications to boost productivity. Parth excels in providing IT support to clients and colleagues, cherishing his role at Consenta.

Outside of work, he’s a dedicated father to twin daughters and enjoys travel, movies, and family cooking. He also actively engages in religious activities.

Mansi Ray

Mortgages & Protection Administrator

Mansi holds a Bachelor of Computer Science and boasts 11+ years of experience. She joined Consenta in 2018, transitioning from the technical field to initially support the IT department. Mansi now assists advisers excelling in protection, mortgages, and administration tasks. She thrives on client interaction, displaying enthusiasm and a strong desire for continuous personal and professional growth.

In her leisure, Mansi enjoys baking, exploring new cultures through travel, and cherishing moments with friends and family. Her passion for art is reflected in her colourful creations.

Dipali Patel

Paraplanner

Dipali holds a master’s degree in Banking and Insurance. After a stint in the banking sector, she found her true calling at Consenta in January 2020. Dipali assists clients with admin tasks and conducting fund and portfolio reviews, allowing advisers to prioritise client meetings and investment strategies. She has diverse experience working for various IFAs and is known for her dedication, focus, and excellent workload management. Dipali is so committed to her work that others often remind her to take a break.

Poonam Raval

Reviews Support

Poonam started her career in banking and joined Consenta in 2019. A Review Team cornerstone, she’s a quick learner who readily embraces new roles and imparts her expertise. Her Excel skills shine, and she consistently beats deadlines.

Poonam possesses a great sense of humour. She indulges in shopping, travel, and live music, cherishing time with friends. At home, she treasures moments with her husband and family.

Darshan Bhatt

Finance & Accounts

After previous Human Resources and Client Services careers, Darshan began working in financial services in 2010. He works to ensure that the employees, the suppliers, and the government levies are paid on time, books of accounts are up to date, and all returns are filed in the given timeline.

Outside of work, Darshan loves cooking and spending time with his lovely family.

Nirali Mehta

Reviews Support

Nirali has an MBA in finance and has recently begun her career journey. She joined Consenta in a support role, where she is learning the ropes of being a junior paraplanner. Outside of work, she enjoys music and indulges in artistic creation.

Juhi Shah

Reviews Support

Juhi has an MBA in Finance and recently joined Consenta in a support role. Beyond her professional life, she is fueled by passion for crafting and the thrill of exploring new destinations through travel.