Nikhil Joshi
Pune
Summary
Detail-oriented finance professional with 1.7 years in collateral management and OTC margin operations. Expertise includes margin call calculation, MTM reconciliation, dispute resolution, and collateral settlements for derivatives and equity products. Strong foundation in financial modeling, valuation, and forecasting. MBA (Finance) graduate with advanced Excel skills, targeting Analyst roles in finance, risk, or capital markets.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Analyst
eClerx
Pune
05.2024 - Current
- Calculated and validated daily Initial Margin and Variation Margin requirements for OTC derivative trades.
- Executed margin calls through Acadia, ensuring compliance with CSA agreements and meeting regulatory standards.
- Performed MTM reconciliation and resolved margin breaks, disputes, and overpayments.
- Investigated disputed margin calls by analyzing trade economics, pricing inputs, and valuation discrepancies to resolve issues.
- Coordinated with settlement teams to facilitate same-day margin settlements and optimize collateral movements.
- Engaged with counterparties to manage collateral exchange requests and maintain operational SLAs.
- Supported audit, control, and reporting requirements related to collateral operations.
Financial Modelling & Equity Research Intern
Maheshwari Institute of Career & Research
Indore
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Built end-to-end financial models for Asian Paints, ITC, and Nestle India.
- Developed integrated three-statement models to enhance financial analysis for investment decisions.
- Conducted company, sector, and competitive analysis to identify revenue drivers and cost structures.
- Prepared detailed financial forecasts to project revenue growth, margins, and working capital needs.
- Designed assumption frameworks based on historical trends and industry benchmarks to support accurate financial modeling.
- Performed ratio analysis covering profitability, liquidity, leverage, and efficiency metrics.
Education
MBA / PGDM - Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya (DAVV)
Indore01.2024
BBA / BMS - Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya (DAVV)
Indore01.2022
Skills
- Collateral Management
- OTC Margining (IM & VM)
- Derivatives & Equity Products
- Trade Life Cycle
- Margin Call Calculation
- MTM Reconciliation
- Dispute Resolution
- Financial Modeling (3-Statement)
- DCF & Relative Valuation
- Equity Research
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Forecasting & Budgeting
- Financial Reporting
- Accounting
- Advanced MS Excel
Websites
Certification
- Financial Modeling & Valuation
- Advanced MS Excel
Projects
Asian Paints - Financial Modeling & Valuation ITC - Financial Modeling & Valuation Credit Monitoring Analysis
Timeline
Senior Analyst
eClerx
05.2024 - Current
Financial Modelling & Equity Research Intern
Maheshwari Institute of Career & Research
09.2023 - 03.2024
MBA / PGDM - Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya (DAVV)
BBA / BMS - Finance
Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya (DAVV)