ASHUTOSH SHARMA
New Delhi
Summary
Investment Banking Analyst with 15+ months of experience in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) and financial analysis within the Oil, Gas & Chemical sector. Skilled in building detailed financial models, preparing pitch books, and supporting end-to-end deal execution. Adept at financial strategy development, valuation, and sector-specific research to drive client success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investment Banking Analyst (Merger & Acquisition)
ACUITY KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
05.2024 - Current
- Supported bankers on live and potential M&A transactions in the Oil, Gas & Chemical sector, contributing to deal evaluation, execution, and advisory.
- Conducted financial analysis, valuations, and modeling across multiple projects, assessing company performance (cash flow, margins, debt, earnings) to support investment strategies and strengthen client relationships.
- Prepared pitch books, company profiles, buyer lists, and transaction materials, ensuring client proposals were well-researched,
- Performed macro-economic, industry, and sector research to identify restructuring, portfolio optimization, and strategic growth opportunities
- Delivered market intelligence, benchmarking, and competitor insights using Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Wood Mackenzie, and IHS Markit to support client discussions and transaction strategies.
- Collaborated with senior bankers and stakeholders to develop presentations and communicate findings, enhancing client engagement and supporting business development.
Research Analyst Intern
DEFINEQUITY INVESTMENT MANAGERS
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted industry, company, and market research within the relevant sectors, providing insights to support investment decisions and client discussions.
- Supported portfolio reviews and investment recommendations through data-driven insights and qualitative analysis.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management
Faridabad07-2024
Bachelors of Commerce -
Delhi University
04.2021
Skills
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Financial Statement Analysis & Valuation (DCF, Comparable Company, Precedent Transactions)
- Transaction Support & Deal Execution
- Pitch Book Preparation
- Industry & Market Research (Macroeconomic & Sector Analysis)
- Corporate Finance & Capital Markets
- Benchmarking & Competitive Analysis
- Excel (Advanced Formulas, Pivot Tables)
- PowerPoint
- Bloomberg Terminal S&P Capital IQ Wood Mackenzie IHS Markit
Certification
- NISM-Series-I: Currency Derivatives
- NISM Series-XV: Research Analyst
- NISM-Series-X-A: IA (Level 1)
- NISM-Series-X-B: IA (Level 2)
- NISM-Series-VIII: Equity Derivatives
- NISM-Series-IX: Merchant Banking
- NISM- Series-VA: MF Distributor
- NISM-Series-VII: SORM
- Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)
Languages
Hindi
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Activities
- Zonal Level Gold Medalist in Badminton; also won the corporate badminton tournament at Acuity, reflecting consistency and competitive excellence.
- Sports President, responsible for leading and organizing athletic events, driving participation, and fostering team spirit.
- Cricket Team Captain (Post-Graduation), demonstrating leadership, teamwork, and strategic decision-making on and off the field.
Timeline
Investment Banking Analyst (Merger & Acquisition)
ACUITY KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS
05.2024 - Current
Research Analyst Intern
DEFINEQUITY INVESTMENT MANAGERS
07.2023 - 08.2023
Masters in Business Administration - Finance
Arun Jaitley National Institute of Financial Management
Bachelors of Commerce -
Delhi University