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Divisha Thawani

Divisha Thawani

Jaipur

Summary

Analytical and detail-driven finance professional with an MSc in Finance & Management from the University of Exeter and hands-on experience in fund accounting, investment operations, and UK pension fund management. Prospective ACCA candidate, I bring a strong foundation in financial reporting, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. Experienced in working with global teams, I thrive on interpreting financial data to support sound investment decisions and operational efficiency. Eager to contribute to impactful financial analysis and strategy in a dynamic, growth-focused environment.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Diligenta
03.2024 - 04.2025
  • Delivered comprehensive support to clients focusing on pensions, endowments, and investment bonds, ensuring optimal financial outcomes.
  • Conducted valuations of pension funds, annuities, and life insurance policies, ensuring accurate financial assessments.
  • Streamlined pension calculation processes for the company, reducing turnaround time by 20%.
  • Calculated present value of pensions using discounted cash flow (DCF) models and advised clients on lump sum payment options.
  • Performed financial analysis on pension structures, ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
  • Provided clients with detailed insights on the funds their pensions were invested in, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.

Retail Assistant

Primark
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Delivered outstanding customer service, ranking 2nd out of 200+ employees based on client feedback and satisfaction scores.
  • Managed stock levels, processed transactions, and handled cash operations efficiently.

Portfolio Analyst (Retail & Consumer)

Exeter Student Investment Fund
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Worked closely with the portfolio manager, delivering a 32% return on long positions and 18% return on short positions.
  • Conducted in-depth research and valuation on five stocks, preparing detailed investment reports.
  • Applied valuation methodologies such as DDM, GGM, DCF, and RIVM to assess investment opportunities.
  • Contributed to managing a £7,000 equity portfolio with dynamic asset allocation strategies.

Finance Associate

Mirats Insights
05.2021 - 11.2021
  • Managed accounts payable, achieving a 99% payment accuracy rate.
  • Conducted variance analyses, leading to a 12% increase in profitability.
  • Automated expense management processes, improving efficiency.
  • Filed tax returns (Income Tax, GST, TDS) for 12+ clients, ensuring compliance.

Education

Master of Science - Finance and management

University Of Exeter
09-2023

Bachelor's Of Commerce - Finance And Accounting

University of Rajasthan
07-2022

Technical Skills

DCF, DDM, CAPM, Market Multiple Analysis, Discounted Cash Flow, Market Transaction Analysis, Option Pricing, Bloomberg Terminal, S&P Capital IQ, Wharton Research Data Services, Power BI, Orbis, Origo, VBA

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Diligenta
03.2024 - 04.2025

Retail Assistant

Primark
10.2023 - 01.2024

Portfolio Analyst (Retail & Consumer)

Exeter Student Investment Fund
10.2022 - 06.2023

Finance Associate

Mirats Insights
05.2021 - 11.2021

Master of Science - Finance and management

University Of Exeter

Bachelor's Of Commerce - Finance And Accounting

University of Rajasthan
Divisha Thawani