Niraj Desai
ESG Specialist
Hyderabad
Summary
More than 7 years of experience in the Asset Management industry with exposure to ESG Investing and Equity Research. Quick learner and keen interest in keep acquiring and applying skills to enhance performance, solve problems and to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
Years of post-MBA experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
ESG Specialist
Invesco
Hyderabad
11.2021 - Current
- Work on ESG data like carbon emission, controversy and others, provided by Sustainalytics, ISS, MSCI etc. and prepare analytics like carbon footprint, temperature alignment and more to generate meaningful and actionable insights.
- Work with technology team on developing internal web platform to ease access to ESG data for internal stakeholders and automate relevant analytics to facilitate utilization of ESG related insights.
- Build relationships and co-ordinate with various teams across value chain like investment, product, RFP etc., spread across geographies, to engage on ESG data and related topics.
- Support regulatory and client reporting requirements like NZAM, TCFD, SFDR PAI etc. by calculating and providing relevant data and analytics.
Equity Research Analyst
Transparent Value, a Guggenheim Partners Company
Mumbai
09.2015 - 10.2021
- Fundamental research and DCF valuation of US-listed companies, building and maintaining models. Prepare write-ups on companies and sectors and give investment recommendations. Discuss sector performance with team and senior managers.
- Working on development of ESG research framework based on SASB standards to assess sustainability performance of companies. Analysis of ESG data like GHG emission, work safety, diversity, governance, etc. based on sustainability reports, proxy filings, and database like CDP.
- Supporting in team management via mentoring juniors and assisting teammates. Provide inputs to management for process improvement, accounting changes, valuation and training process.
Customer Service Executive
Kotak Securities
Ahmedabad
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Address client’s queries by educating on stock market and accounts details. Perform client’s stock trades.
Sales Executive
Neesa Leisure Ltd (Cambay Hotels & Resorts)
Ahmedabad
06.2010 - 04.2012
- Pitch Time Share membership under venue-sales set-up to convert leads to members and increase sales.
Education
PGDM - Finance
SIES College of Management Studies
Navi Mumbai 07.2013 - 04.2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Gujarat University
Ahmedabad 07.2007 - 04.2010
Skills
Research and Analysis
Inquisitiveness
Adaptability
Articulation
Emotional Intelligence
Collaboration
Resourcefulness
Certification
CFA Certificate in ESG Investing
Timeline
ESG Specialist
Invesco
11.2021 - Current
Equity Research Analyst
Transparent Value, a Guggenheim Partners Company
09.2015 - 10.2021
PGDM - Finance
SIES College of Management Studies
07.2013 - 04.2015
Customer Service Executive
Kotak Securities
08.2012 - 07.2013
Sales Executive
Neesa Leisure Ltd (Cambay Hotels & Resorts)
06.2010 - 04.2012
Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting
Gujarat University
07.2007 - 04.2010