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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

Investment & Financial Analysis

Equity Research & Valuation (Fundamental & Technical)

Financial Statement Analysis (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow)

Corporate Finance & Capital Allocation

Risk Management & Portfolio Strategy

Working Capital Management

Understanding of Value & Growth Investing (Buffett, Graham, Lynch)

Market Trend Analysis & Economic Indicators

Trading & Market Strategies

Options Trading & Derivatives (Risk-Reward Optimization)

Short Selling & Market Psychology

Technical Analysis (Price Action, Moving Averages, Chart Patterns)

Backtesting & Strategy Development

Trading Psychology & Emotional Discipline

Business, Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Business Development & Client Acquisition

Marketing Strategy & Brand Positioning

Negotiation & Vendor Management

Operations & Supply Chain Understanding

Retail & Distribution Strategy (SME Experience)

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills

Critical Thinking & Decision-Making

Market Research & Data Interpretation

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Financial Problem-Solving (Valuation, Trading Strategies, Portfolio Optimization)

Adaptability to Changing Market Conditions

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Business Negotiation & Persuasion (Onboarding Retailers, Handling Clients)

Stakeholder Management (Retailers, Vendors, Trading Communities)

Public Speaking & Presenting Financial Insights

Building & Maintaining Long-Term Business Relationships

Leadership & Strategic Thinking

Entrepreneurial Mindset & Initiative (Eco-Friendly Business, Trading Frameworks)

Strategic Planning & Execution (Developing Trading & Investment Frameworks)

Time Management & Prioritization (Balancing Self-Learning, Trading, Business & Academics)

Self-Motivation & Continuous Learning (Studying Buffett, Graham, Damodaran)

Tools & Certifications (In Progress)

Excel for Financial Modeling & Data Analysis

Power BI (Learning)

SQL (Planned Learning)

Python for Finance (Planned Learning)

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