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Nitish Kumar

Nitish Kumar

BBA Finance | Aspiring Investment Banker | Passionate About Long-Term Investing & Wealth Creation
Anishabad

Summary

Dynamic Business Development Associate with a proven track record at Shivam Enterprises, excelling in investment analysis, financial strategy, and client acquisition. Spearheaded eco-friendly business initiatives, showcasing strategic thinking, adaptability, and market expansion skills. Strong expertise in risk management, portfolio strategy, and relationship building to drive sustainable growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Business Development Associate

Shivam Enterprises (GST-Registered SME)
01.2023 - Current
  • Engaged with customers to build business relationships.
  • Developed proposals and presentations that effectively communicated the value of our solutions to potential clients, securing numerous contracts.
  • Implemented sales strategies targeting specific industries or regions, leading to increased market share in key areas.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
  • Conducted market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and competitor activities, informing strategic business decisions.
  • Expanded client base by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and building strong relationships with potential clients.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
  • Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.

Co-Founder

Entrepreneurship
04.2022 - 12.2022
  • Identified and capitalized on a government-driven market opportunity, launching a business supplying eco-friendly jute bags in response to India’s single-use plastic ban.
  • Led business development & marketing efforts, successfully onboarding multiple retail chains, including pharmacies, supermarkets, and general stores.
  • Negotiated and sourced high-quality jute bags from IndiaMART suppliers, ensuring cost efficiency and product reliability.
  • Managed end-to-end client relations, handling grievances, maintaining strong retailer partnerships, and driving repeat business.
  • Developed and executed a customer acquisition strategy, rapidly expanding our client base and creating a scalable distribution network.
  • Adapted to regulatory uncertainty, recognizing the challenges of ineffective policy enforcement and making a strategic decision to discontinue operations as retailers reverted to plastic.

Trader

Self Employed
02.2020 - 12.2022
  • Entered financial markets post-COVID crash (2020), initially focusing on fundamental analysis to identify undervalued stocks based on macroeconomic trends and government policies.
  • Made strategic investments in Mangalore Chemical Fertilizers (budget-driven subsidies) and Adani Power (clean energy expansion) to capitalize on sectoral growth themes.
  • Transitioned into options trading, achieving early success but later encountering losses due to gaps in position sizing, exit strategies, and market timing.
  • Identified key challenges in risk management and trading psychology, leading to a strategic pause in 2022 to refine frameworks and develop a structured approach.
  • Researched value investing principles inspired by Warren Buffett, Charlie Munger, and Benjamin Graham, realizing the power of compounding in wealth creation.
  • Studied systematic trading strategies used by renowned investors like Jim Simons, focusing on quant-driven models, statistical arbitrage, and risk-adjusted returns.
  • Developed a trading framework incorporating technical analysis, risk management, and emotional discipline, significantly improving decision-making and capital allocation.
  • Applied insights from 'Trading in the Zone' to build a rule-based, psychologically resilient trading system.


Planned Market Re-Entry (April 2025):

  • Maintaining a clear distinction between short-term trading and long-term investing, following principles from Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger.
  • Utilizing trading as a tool for capital generation in the early stages, while systematically channeling profits into fundamentally strong, long-term investments for compounding.
  • Implementing a structured, rule-based trading framework with refined risk management, position sizing, and market timing strategies to enhance consistency.
  • Focusing on sustainable wealth creation, combining tactical trading for income with disciplined, value-driven investing for long-term financial independence.

Education

BBA - Finance

Bihar University
Muzaffarpur, Bihar, India
04.2001 -

Skills

Key Skills & Expertise

Interests

Investment and Financial markets

Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy

Behavioural Finance and Market psychology

Automation

Reading and learning from Investment Legends

Mindfullness

Timeline

Business Development Associate

Shivam Enterprises (GST-Registered SME)
01.2023 - Current

Co-Founder

Entrepreneurship
04.2022 - 12.2022

Trader

Self Employed
02.2020 - 12.2022

BBA - Finance

Bihar University
04.2001 -
Nitish KumarBBA Finance | Aspiring Investment Banker | Passionate About Long-Term Investing & Wealth Creation