MANAL JHA

Analytical Financial Analyst known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in financial forecasting, risk management, and data analysis. Excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication to achieve goals and drive business success. Analytical and strategic thinker with a background in financial and investment analysis. Known for high productivity levels and the ability to efficiently complete tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of projects. Possess specialized skills in market research, risk assessment, and portfolio management. Excel at communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, making complex financial concepts understandable and actionable for diverse audiences.

• Excel-Beginner to pro-Financial Modelling and Valuation
• Foundations of Business Strategy, Darden Business School, University of Virginia
• Procurement Basics, Rutgers State University of New Jersey
• Supply chain operations, Rutgers State University of New Jersey

• Keen interest in sports like basketball and cricket
• Reading Newspapers, Traveling and Music are my keen interests

• Lets endorse development, NGO, Bengaluru, Karnataka, Collaborated with NGO'S supporting artisans across India and created innovative solutions for a great user Interface, Identified 70 potential Representatives wanting to work with the NGO and edited their existing list of over 30000 representatives
• Humans of College, Core team member
• A community organization of various storytellers from different colleges in India. The organisation was managed by the team of 10 individuals including myself

Objective: 

• To discover and feature inspirational real life stories of Youngsters and teenagers who have achieved a significant milestone in their life and have positively impacted the society and the environment around them

Highlights: 

• We, as a team of 10 members, have successfully covered real life stories of famous young personalities like the co-founder of 'Target Accounts' (stock market education platform) and Mohammad Kashif, a successful You-tube personality educating around 6 million people on English language and communication skills

• Awarded in Novice (interdisciplinary fest organized by Christ school of business studies and social sciences) and in intercollege annual business quiz
• Lead various leadership and management positions in organizing interdisciplinary business fests in Christ university
• Awarded in the Finance and Economics quiz conducted by the DFMI Institute New Delhi
• Awarded Gold medal in science Olympiad organized by NSO in my high school
• Felicitated with special honors in various inter school debates and declamation competitions
• Felicitated with 1st prize in both English and Hindi elocution competition both at inter school and state level in my high school

• Basketball
• Reading Newspapers
• Travelling and Music

• Awarded 3rd position in Novice - Business quiz at Christ University
• Lead various leadership and management positions in organizing interdisciplinary business fests in Christ university. ●
• Awarded in the Finance and Economics quiz conducted by the DFMI Institute New Delhi.
• Awarded Gold medal in science Olympiad organized by NSO in my high school. Felicitated with special honors in various inter school debates and declamation competitions
• Felicitated with 1st prize in both English and Hindi elocution competition both at inter school and state level in my high school.

• Conducted comprehensive desktop and internet research on Fintech transactions, including M&A, strategic deals, financial buyers (PE firms), growth equity investments, IPOs, PIPEs, and debt activities

Public Comparable (Comps) Analysis

• Classified companies into growth categories based on revenue performance:

            High Growth: Revenue growth >20% 

            Medium Growth: Revenue growth ≤20% 

            Low Growth: Revenue growth

• Applied advanced Capital IQ formulas to calculate key financial metrics, including revenue multiples and EBITDA multiples, for comprehensive valuation analyses
• Analyzed financial buyer activities (e.g., PE firms) and strategic buyers involved in M&A transactions across non-financial sectors
• Utilized advanced PowerPoint skills to create high-quality, detail-oriented presentations with precise formatting, information alignment, and data visualization.
• Performed extensive market research, website analysis, and competitive intelligence to stay informed about market trends and new deals
• Leveraged platforms like PitchBook, Crunchbase, and company websites to source and validate deal information, delivering concise, accurate company descriptions for over 100 deals monthly
• Experienced in using Capital IQ for deal screening, transaction analysis, financial filings (e.g., 10K reports), and reporting for key projects, ensuring data accuracy and relevance

Investment Banking Project: Competitive Landscape Analysis

• Gained in-depth exposure to the operations and deal-making strategies of 59 leading global investment banks, including JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs, Raymond James, William Blair, Oppenheimer, Guggenheim, and Lincoln International
• Conducted detailed analysis of M&A transactions to identify the bank's role (e.g., financial advisor, capital markets advisor, placement agent, strategic advisor) and its representation of buyers, sellers, or both
• Investigated private placement deals through extensive internet research and review of industry articles, uncovering specific bank involvement in each transaction
• Organized and categorized deal data by sector and transaction type, enabling comprehensive and actionable insights