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Gajendra Suryavanshi

Gajendra Suryavanshi

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Summary

Strategic and growth-focused professional with 5+ years of experience across business analysis, client relations, stakeholder management, and project delivery. Demonstrated expertise in driving client-centric solutions, improving operational performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. Ability to manage cross-functional teams, communicate effectively, and uncover opportunities for growth. Strong communication, negotiation, and analytical skills. Seeking to leverage background into Business Development leadership role in the high-energy, guest-driven hospitality and entertainment industry.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Manager

Morningstar Indexes
01.2024 - Current
  • Built trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment and customer satisfaction.
  • Translated complex project requirements into actionable strategies, improving efficiency and project outcomes.
  • Led market compliance initiatives with cross-functional teams—demonstrating adaptability, execution acumen, and attention to stakeholder needs.
  • Utilized collaboration tools to enhance team coordination and delivery.

Key Business-Oriented Achievements :

  • Strengthened collaboration across diverse teams to meet delivery goals.
  • Delivered client-facing products and services to improve engagement and business growth.
  • Drove structured compliance initiatives and conducted research and analysis to support market positioning and business growth.

Senior Analyst, Index Management & Analytics

Morningstar
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Acted as the key point of contact for operational improvement and strategic initiatives, aligning internal teams with data accuracy and delivery standards.
  • Partnered with global teams and vendors to enhance workflows and ensure timely delivery.
  • Led process trainings and knowledge sessions across teams, demonstrating leadership and communication skills crucial to stakeholder engagement and development.
  • Collaborated with internal clients to troubleshoot issues, deliver custom reporting solutions, and drive higher service standards.

Key Highlights:

  • Designed and implemented SOPs that improved delivery consistency and internal knowledge transfer.
  • Managed multiple time-sensitive deliverables across regions while maintaining high quality standards.

Analyst, Equity Research & Operations

Morningstar
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Supported critical equity research and operations, contributing to the quality and timeliness of investment products.
  • Conducted financial statement reviews, corporate action research, and float/shareholding analysis to support index methodology requirements.
  • Worked on Machine learning and AI initiatives to automate workflows and enhance efficiency.
  • Coordinated with QA and development teams to ensure high-quality releases for client-facing products and services.

Key Highlights:

  • Built strong communication habits through collaboration with international teams and cross-functional stakeholders.

Consultant

Rikaian Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2020 - 06.2021
  • Planned tailored solutions and managed client relationships directly.
  • Demonstrated versatility in managing end-to-end business processes and client touchpoints.
  • Contributed to business growth initiatives through lead generation, client onboarding, and post-sales engagement.

Education

Master's Degree - Business Administration, Management, Finance

University of Pune
04.2001 -

Bachelor's Degree - Commerce, Economics, Accounting

Symbiosis, University of Pune
04.2001 -

Skills

  • Business Development & Growth Strategy

  • Client Relationship Management

  • Project & Operations Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement & Negotiation

  • Communication & Presentation Skills

  • Data Analysis & Reporting

  • Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Coordination & Collaboration

  • Technology & Cloud Computing Understanding (AWS, AI Concepts)

  • Market Research & Opportunity Identification

  • Data-driven Decision Making & Reporting

  • Process Optimization & SOP Creation

  • CRM & Productivity Tools: SalesForce, PowerPoint, JIRA, ASANA, SQL, Excel

  • Languages: English, Hindi, Marathi

Timeline

Project Manager

Morningstar Indexes
01.2024 - Current

Senior Analyst, Index Management & Analytics

Morningstar
11.2022 - 01.2024

Analyst, Equity Research & Operations

Morningstar
06.2021 - 11.2022

Consultant

Rikaian Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
05.2020 - 06.2021

Master's Degree - Business Administration, Management, Finance

University of Pune
04.2001 -

Bachelor's Degree - Commerce, Economics, Accounting

Symbiosis, University of Pune
04.2001 -
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