Amrutha Varshini Kandukuri
ESG Professional
Summary
I bring over 7 years of experience weaving ESG principles into the fabric of diverse financial functions. Spearheaded strategic initiatives like crafting an integrated annual report (GRI, TCFD), a Sustainable finance framework, and a portfolio decarbonization plan. By forging consensus across stakeholders from Business to Risk, I translate strategy into action. My deep expertise shines through in materiality assessments, climate scenario analysis, and ESG due diligence, employing frameworks like EMSP and ESMS. I bridge the gap, liaising with consultants for external reporting and empowering employees with tailored ESG training. Passionate about harnessing finance for good, I'm eager to leverage my skills in a leadership role driving sustainable change.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Vice President- ESG
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL)
Mumbai
03.2023 - Current
- Co-authored the Integrated Annual Report incorporating GRI, TCFD, and BRSR frameworks and engaging with internal and external stakeholders to conduct materiality assessment
- Led the development of a comprehensive Sustainable Finance Framework and Policy, fostering collaboration between Business, Credit, Risk, and Operations teams to establish robust ESG integration practices
- Conducted a Climate Change Scenario analysis in collaboration with the risk assessment team for emission reduction across key sectors as part of the bank wide portfolio decarbonization initiative
- Enhanced internal credit evaluation processes from an ESG perspective by undertaking EMSP, ESMS & ESAP
- Managed relationships with consultants for annual report assurance, ISO 45001 certification and CDP reporting
- Prepared ESG information documents to support investor relations team in managing DFIs and other investors
- Developed and delivered ESG training modules for diverse business functions, fostering a culture of ESG awareness within the organization.
Senior Associate
DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL)
Mumbai
08.2019 - 02.2023
- Supported an ethanol manufacturer in scaling up bioethanol production through a transition finance facility
- Structured a Sustainability-linked loan project incentivizing a targeted GHG emission reduction for a port
- Prepared strategies for reduction of emissions in 7 hard-to-abate sectors identified in DBS Group Net Zero agenda
- Researched & analyzed trends to define sustainability targets as a part of the newly formed India Sustainability team
- Product Manager for Accounts Receivable Purchase (ARP) managing 60 clients with a book size of 900 Mn USD
- Led conversations with clients for negotiating and customizing facility documentation for 50+ domestic and export deals.
Software Engineer Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
Mumbai
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Built a Business Day Processing (BDP) module to handle settlement of trades for a European Clearinghouse working in multiple roles across the project lifecycle - Java development, testing, automation, and business analysis.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
NMIMS
Mumbai 09.2017 - 2019.05
Bachelors in Engineering - Chemical Engineering
RVCE
Bengaluru 08.2010 - 2014.06
Skills
ESG Investing – Certified in ESG Investing (CFA Institute)
Accomplishments
- Won Best Project Award for leading a 16-member team in setting up Cross Border Wire Transfer Reporting (CBWTR)
- Recognized as high-performer and was one of 5 (of 17) management trainees double promoted to a Sr. Associate level
- One of 6 (of 26) candidates across top 10 B-schools to be given a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO) at DBS India
- Co-curricular: Corporate relations head for the Finance committee of NMIMS 2017-19
- Extra-Curricular: Trained Kuchipudi classical dancer. Won awards for performances at over 20 state level events
Timeline
Associate Vice President- ESG
Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (KMBL)
03.2023 - Current
Senior Associate
DBS Bank India Limited (DBIL)
08.2019 - 02.2023
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
NMIMS
09.2017 - 2019.05
Software Engineer Analyst
Accenture Solutions Pvt Ltd
08.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelors in Engineering - Chemical Engineering
RVCE
08.2010 - 2014.06
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