ANAM ISLAM
Kolkata
Summary
Early-career professional with 2 years’ experience across strategy consulting, business analysis, and technology enablement - delivering data-driven insights and transformation for global clients. Graduate of McKinsey Forward Program (2025), with a strong foundation in structured problem-solving, clear communication, and digital fluency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Technology Strategy Consultant
ZNSoftech Pvt. Ltd
02.2024 - Current
- Created IT strategies for SME retail clients in collaboration with onsite teams across Europe, aligning technology roadmaps with business objectives through data-driven TCO/ROI assessments and investment modelling.
- Identified $1–2M in potential savings via IT carve-out and operational benchmarking, supporting long-term transformation.
- Led automation initiatives improving service efficiency by 20% and reducing delivery timelines by 30%.
- Introduced CSAT-driven performance tracking, boosting user satisfaction scores by 12 points.
- Delivered clear, data-backed strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders, enhancing decision-making and technology adoption.
Management Consulting Analyst (Strategy & Consulting)
Accenture
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Led business analysis for major UK banking clients, identifying and implementing Generative AI use cases (e.g., chatbots, fraud detection, personalized reports).
- Gathered and translated complex business needs into clear user stories and functional requirements aligned with regulatory standards.
- Assessed AI platforms for cost, compliance (GDPR, PCI-DSS), and integration potential, supporting strategic vendor selection.
- Designed AI-enabled workflows with solution architects and oversaw data readiness, privacy, and testing protocols (incl. UAT).
- Delivered change management, training, and stakeholder engagement to drive adoption of AI tools.
- Authored reusable BA templates and a mini-guide on AI implementation to support knowledge sharing across financial services teams.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting, Finance & Strategic Investment
Newcastle University
UK11.2022
Master of Science - International Event Management
University of Surrey
UK11.2019
B. Com Honors - Accounting and Finance
University of Calcutta
India04.2018
Skills
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Excel (functions, formulas)
- MS Word
- MS PowerBI (basic)
- Bloomberg terminal (BMC certified)
- Root cause analysis
- Scenario planning
- Cost-benefit analysis
- Requirements gatherings
- Functional specifications writing
- User stories
- Gap analysis
- Stakeholder & client management
- Organisation & change management
- Structured communication
- Time management
Internships
05/2022 - 07/2022
Research Assistant, Newcastle University, UK
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the Conception X program using the Training Commercialization (TC) framework to measure research-to-product success.
- Analyzed participant data and feedback to enhance training outcomes, improving commercialization success rates by 5%.
- Collaborated with academics and industry experts to iterate program design based on data insights and learner needs.
01/2022 - 04/2022
Business Data Analyst, Newcastle University, UK
- Analyzed 2019/20 Higher Education–BCI Survey data to identify strategic opportunities, improving the university’s competitive positioning.
- Applied text analytics and benchmarking using Power BI to uncover performance gaps and actionable insights.
- Presented findings through data storytelling and visual dashboards, guiding senior leadership on evidence-based policy decisions.
Major Academic Projects
- Burberry PLC Equity Research (MSc Dissertation, 2022)
Conducted an in-depth equity research project on Burberry PLC, applying financial analysis techniques such as DuPont, trend, and segmental analysis to evaluate performance. Used time series modelling and stress testing to assess stock behavior and business resilience under market volatility. Based on the findings, proposed data-driven investment strategies focused on diversification, risk management, and capital allocation. - Analysis of Financial Sector Reforms in India (B.Com Dissertation, 2017)
Explored the structural transformation of India’s banking sector post-1991 liberalization, analyzing reforms such as CRR/SLR reductions, capital adequacy standards, and public sector bank restructuring. Combined qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess the macroeconomic impact and financial market evolution, highlighting the role of regulation in enhancing competitiveness and financial stability.
Professional Qualification
2017 - Chartered Accountancy (ICAI, India) - Level 2
2016 - Chartered Accountancy (ICAI, India) - Level 1
Awards & Accomplishments
- Student and Business Ambassador, Newcastle University, 2021
- Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarship Award, Newcastle University, 2021
Languages
- English (Fluent)
- Hindi (Native)
Timeline
Technology Strategy Consultant
ZNSoftech Pvt. Ltd
02.2024 - Current
Management Consulting Analyst (Strategy & Consulting)
Accenture
10.2022 - 10.2023
Master of Science - Accounting, Finance & Strategic Investment
Newcastle University
Master of Science - International Event Management
University of Surrey
B. Com Honors - Accounting and Finance
University of Calcutta
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