Devleena Dasgupta
Assistant Manager, Research
Mumbai,MH
Summary
Analytical and detail-oriented finance professional with 4+ years of experience in benchmark operations, research, and fixed income markets. Skilled in developing and reviewing methodologies for government securities, money market instruments, and forex reference rates. Adept at producing board-level documentation, client engagement, and anomaly detection in benchmark processes. Strong academic foundation in Finance (MMS, Mumbai University) complemented by certifications in Risk Management, Fixed Income Derivatives, and Algo-Trading.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Assistant Manager (Research)
Financial Benchmarks India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
- Worked on review and development of benchmark methodologies including State Government securities, Government Securities, Money Market instruments like SORR and Forex Reference rates.
- Prepared board-level documentation including research notes, agenda items, and minutes related to benchmark oversight and innovation.
- Generated bi-monthly analytical reports assessing benchmark trends, user adoption, and efficiency metrics for senior leadership.
- Interacted with financial market participants to gather feedback on benchmark design and explain methodology updates.
- Drafted internal and external research publications.
Assistant Manager (Operations)
Financial Benchmarks India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Managed the daily publication and scrutiny of financial benchmarks ensuring data accuracy and timely dissemination.
- Analyzed and reported anomalies in benchmark calculation or publication processes as part of the error detection and rectification process of the company.
- Produced detailed daily reports on benchmark operations to the senior management including publication performance and system efficiency.
- Worked on regular data storage, management and analysis of various benchmarks to assist the research department.
- Provided guidance to potential and existing clients regarding licensing and product usage, ensuring smooth onboarding and ongoing support.
- Coordinated periodic client outreach and assisted in organizing seminars to enhance industry awareness of benchmark products.
Education
M.M.S. - Finance
Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association's Institute of Management
Mumbai01.2020
MSc. - Biotechnology
Mithibai College
Mumbai01.2017
Skills
Advanced MS PowerPoint skills
Certification
Applied Financial Risk Management – IIM Indore (2024)
INTERNSHIPS
- Company: Zicom SaaS Pvt. Ltd. (May-July, 2019) Profile: Intern in Annual Maintenance Contract Division (Services & Sales Department) Award: Was Selected "Employee of the Month" during Summer Internship.
- Company: Paraplegic Foundation (March, 2020) Profile: Crowdfunding and Maintenance of Patient accounts
- Company: Opulence Business solutions (Oct-Dec, 2020) Profile: Investment banking intern.
Hobbies
Enjoys reading across diverse genres, exploring creativity through painting, and experimenting with flavors in baking.
Timeline
Assistant Manager (Research)
Financial Benchmarks India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager (Operations)
Financial Benchmarks India Pvt. Ltd.
03.2021 - 02.2024
MSc. - Biotechnology
Mithibai College
M.M.S. - Finance
Parle Tilak Vidyalaya Association's Institute of Management