Akanksha Singh
Bengaluru
Summary
Supervisory Analyst with extensive experience in equity research and regulatory compliance management. Skilled in financial analysis and stakeholder communication, with a track record at Goldman Sachs and HSBC. Specializes in managing reputational risks and crafting thematic research reports.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
Bengaluru
12.2021 - Current
- Supervise and review equity research reports and ensure compliance with FINRA regulations and internal policies.
- Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to mitigate reputational risks for Global Investment Research.
- Execute corrective actions in response to identified compliance issues.
- Partner with writing analysts and Directors of Research on messaging for thematic research reports.
Analyst
HSBC Global Research
Bengaluru
04.2015 - 12.2021
- Conducted sell-side equity research in the Metals & Mining sector, specializing in steel and zinc commodities.
- Developed financial models and earnings reports for mining and steel equities across multiple geographies.
- Executed the flagship product, Metals Quarterly, alongside sector notes and topical reports on Energy Transition, and ESG initiatives.
Systems Engineer
Infosys Technologies
Chennai
07.2011 - 05.2013
- Developed and maintained desktop and Blackberry applications for a major US telecommunications company.
- Collaborated with India and US teams to implement enhancements and resolve bugs.
Education
PGDM - Manipal
T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
Manipal03-2015
B. E. - Electrical and Electronics
Manipal Institute of Technology
Manipal06-2011
HSC - Lucknow
City Montessori School
Lucknow06-2006
SSC - Lucknow
City Montessori School
Lucknow06-2004
Skills
- Equity research and data analysis
- Analytical writing and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Regulatory risk assessment and management
- Stakeholder management
- Financial modeling
Courses Certifications
- Licensed Supervisory Analyst - Series 16 FINRA
- Completed CFA level 1
- Completed Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certifications at TAPMI
Accomplishments
1) Promoted to Vice President in a short span of 2 years at Goldman Sachs (Dec 2023).
2) Ranked as the 'Top Performer' at HSBC Global Research for several consecutive years at HSBC Global Research.
3) 1st runner-up at HSBC Global Research's Alpha Challenge stock pitch competition, involving global stakeholders and won cash awards.
4) Received an award 'Best performer of the quarter' at HSBC Global Research.
5) Awarded the 'Team of the Quarter' certificate at HSBC Global Research.
6) Part of the Student Managed Investment Course (SMIC) and Quantitative Asset Management (QUAM) course at TAPMI to manage a corpus of 1.25 lakhs and generated returns of 6.47% in the short investment horizon of 2 months, i.e., January-February 2015.
7) Secured Rank 2 at TAPMI and All-India Rank 41 team in the Corporate Finance Case Study conducted by Ace Manager, BNP Paribas, April 2014.
2) Ranked as the 'Top Performer' at HSBC Global Research for several consecutive years at HSBC Global Research.
3) 1st runner-up at HSBC Global Research's Alpha Challenge stock pitch competition, involving global stakeholders and won cash awards.
4) Received an award 'Best performer of the quarter' at HSBC Global Research.
5) Awarded the 'Team of the Quarter' certificate at HSBC Global Research.
6) Part of the Student Managed Investment Course (SMIC) and Quantitative Asset Management (QUAM) course at TAPMI to manage a corpus of 1.25 lakhs and generated returns of 6.47% in the short investment horizon of 2 months, i.e., January-February 2015.
7) Secured Rank 2 at TAPMI and All-India Rank 41 team in the Corporate Finance Case Study conducted by Ace Manager, BNP Paribas, April 2014.
Internship Projects
- SBI Bank Manipal, Present Auto Loan Scheme of SBI and recommend improvisations required, 2014
- Varhad Capital, Worked on the Women Economic Empowerment Mission (WEEM), 2014
- TAPMI, Manipal, Equity research report for Alstom India Ltd., 2014
- Texas Instruments India, Design the amplifier of the Sigma Delta Audio ADC on MATLAB and CADENCE, 2011
Positions Of Responsibility
Technical Head at Institute of Engineers, Electrical & Electronics (IE E&E) Students Chapter at Manipal Institute of Technology, Manipal, 2009-2010
Timeline
Vice President
Goldman Sachs Global Investment Research
12.2021 - Current
Analyst
HSBC Global Research
04.2015 - 12.2021
Systems Engineer
Infosys Technologies
07.2011 - 05.2013
PGDM - Manipal
T. A. Pai Management Institute (TAPMI)
B. E. - Electrical and Electronics
Manipal Institute of Technology
HSC - Lucknow
City Montessori School
SSC - Lucknow
City Montessori School