Mayuri Chordia

British Indian chartered accountant, financial risk executive, author, and politician

Mayuri Chordia (also cited in legal registers as Mayurika Chourdia; born June 1982) is a British Indian chartered accountant, financial risk consultant, writer, and political activist based in London, United Kingdom. She is the founder and Managing Director of Sunrise Financial Ltd, a London-based accounting and regulatory consultancy advising financial institutions and mid-market firms across the UK and international jurisdictions.

Mayuri Chordia
Mayuri Chordia
Born June 1982
Birthplace Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India
Residence London, United Kingdom
Nationality British Indian
Alma mater
Occupations Chartered Accountant, risk governance consultant, corporate executive, author
Corporate role Managing Director, Sunrise Financial Ltd
Political affiliation Conservative Party
Key party roles Deputy Chairperson & Executive Council Member, Harrow West Conservative Association
Years active 2001–present
Notable bibliography E-Zindagi (2021)

Possessing more than two decades of financial services experience spanning capital markets, banking governance, and assurance, Chordia also engages in local politics as an executive officer in the Conservative Party within Greater London.

Early life and education

Mayuri Chordia was born in June 1982 into a Jain household in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, India. After completing her schooling in the state, she pursued specialized accounting studies in Indore and Mumbai.

In 1999, she entered professional training with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI), completing her qualification as a Chartered Accountant. Concurrently, she obtained a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) from Vikram University, Ujjain, securing high distinction in financial accounting.

Financial and regulatory advisory career

Chordia began her career in the Indian securities market between 2001 and 2005, serving as a risk analyst operating trading infrastructure across the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

Following her relocation to the United Kingdom, she advised institutions on prudential regulation, liquidity framework design, stress testing, and balance-sheet risk controls. Over two decades, her institutional client engagements and advisory tenures have included:

Her regulatory compliance work involves aligning operational systems with statutory oversight standards set by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA).

Sunrise Financial Ltd

As founder and Managing Director of London-headquartered **Sunrise Financial Ltd**, Chordia directs independent auditing, statutory assurance, cross-border corporate structuring, and corporate risk services for FTSE 250 listed companies, mid-market SMEs, and public sector organizations.

Political engagement and community advocacy

Chordia has been active in British grassroots politics through the Conservative Party:

  • **Harrow West Conservative Association:** Serves as Deputy Chairperson and Executive Council Member, directing regional voter outreach and party campaigns in North West London.
  • **Electoral Campaigns:** Active in regional parliamentary campaigns and participated in the 2024 London mayoral election campaign.
  • **Party Affiliates:** Associated with the Conservative Women’s Organisation (CWO) and Conservative Friends of India (CF India), contributing to civic inclusion, policy forums, and cross-cultural community engagement.

Literary works

Chordia began writing verse and reflective essays in her youth. In 2021, she published her maiden poetry collection:

  • E-Zindagi (2021) – A volume of Hindi-Urdu reflective poetry exploring human emotion, relationships, and existential philosophy.
  • Life Is a Game – A motivational non-fiction work addressing mental resilience, self-mastery, and strategic decision-making.

Public service and volunteerism

Chordia participates in philanthropic and civic organizations in the UK and internationally:

Personal life

Chordia follows the tenets of Jainism, with personal interests in meditation, yogic disciplines, and Vedic philosophy. During her early years, she trained in martial arts (karate) and took part in community performing arts.

Accolades and industry recognitions

  • **Young Achievers Award (2023):** Presented at the House of Commons, British Parliament, London, for corporate excellence and civic engagement.
  • **Woman Star of the Year (Nominee, 2024):** Conferred by the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA).
  • **High Commission of India Recognition (2024):** Profiled in official diplomatic publications for contributions to the British-Indian business corridor.
  • **Samaj Ratan Puraskar (2025):** Conferred during regional Maharashtra Day cultural commemorations in the UK.
  • **ICAI Professional Recognitions:** Honoured at global business symposiums, including the Global Investors Summit and the World Organisation of Finance and Audit (WOFA).

References

  • Companies House UK Corporate Register (Sunrise Financial Ltd – Filing History and Ownership Records).
  • Conservative Party Regional Association Gazette (Harrow West Branch Executive Roster).
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) Overseas Chapters Directory.
  • Parliament of the United Kingdom Corporate Achievement and Community Archive (2023).