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Omesh Kandalkar
Finance Professional
Mumbai
Summary
A performance oriented and seasoned professional with 15 years of experience of which 11+ years of experience is in finance domain. Possess strong project management, strategic relationships management, team management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Analyst
Dun & Bradstreet India
2019.12 - Current
- Produced credit report for companies in large & mid-sized and small businesses across various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, auto industry and IT & ITeS.
- Engaged with senior management of companies to capture key inputs for reports.
- Spearheaded the rating discussion across different rating committees to assign an appropriate credit rating to businesses.
- Nurtured strong working relationships with clients ensuring their needs are met and issues addressed while exceeding expectations on deliverables.
- Mentored junior analysts, fostering professional development while enhancing team performance.
- Collaborated with sales team to maximize value proposition to the client.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth delivery of reports.
- Played pivotal role in completion of key projects by providing crucial analytical inputs and insights.
Senior Analyst
Dun & Bradstreet India
2015.12 - 2019.11
- Produced comprehensive analysis of Indian companies across various sectors by analyzing their financial statements and non-financial information.
- Delivered high value reports by conducting thorough financial data analysis and research on market trends.
- Validated results and performed quality assurance to ensure accuracy of data.
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration to encourage information sharing and drive positive business outcomes.
- Recommended process improvements to continually identify, analyze and address constraints and challenges.
- Ideated new reports and developed project plans for SBU
- Collaborated with senior officials from government organizations, financial institutions, business owners and industry associations to obtain relevant sectoral information from them.
Analyst
Dun & Bradstreet India
2013.05 - 2015.11
- Assisted senior analyst conduct research on various sectors such as banks, insurance, financial services, and infrastructure by analyzing financials of companies in these sectors
- Assisted senior analyst with collation of data from various sources for preparation of data.
- Independently prepared customized report on Indian SME sector for BSE India which was further submitted to SEBI.
- Improved internal knowledge sharing by developing comprehensive documentation outlining standard operating procedures for various tasks.
- Assisted in decision-making processes by presenting accurate, data-driven recommendations to stakeholders.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through detailed analysis of customer feedback and suggesting internal stakeholders to subsequent improvements in service offerings.
Research Analyst
SME Chamber of India
2011.03 - 2013.04
- Conducted market research and study for Indian SMEs in different industrial segments.
- Prepared research reports on various manufacturing and services sector industries.
- Prepared SME Sector status & analysis report for submitting to Reserve Bank of India.
- Conducted in-depth study and analysis of various schemes of Indian Government for Indian SME sector.
- Assisted senior management with preparation of country profiles of European Schengen counties where Indian SMEs can invest, enter into partnership or JV or technology transfer agreements.
- Prepared study & analysis report on European industries that offer opportunities for Indian SME sector.
- Collaborated with senior management officials from key financial institutions, business owners and key industry representatives to obtain their views and inputs on Indian SME sector.
Market Researcher
India Fortune, Indian Economy Research Institute
2010.04 - 2011.02
- Conducted market research for major South Korean car manufacturer, planning to set-up their manufacturing unit in India, on factors like competitors in Indian market, government policies, market entry strategies, automotive components manufacturers in Indian car market. The exercise enabled company to set their manufacturing unit in Chennai
- Conducted market research for South Korean retailer for early stage product launch in Indian market, on factors like market size and trends, competitor analysis, market entry strategies and government policies, distribution channels. Company successfully launched their product in India
- Conducted market research for South Korean injection molding machine manufacturer intending to sale their machines in India on factors like current technology that is being used in India, market demand for machine, market size for high technology machines. The research enabled company to engage in talks with Indian counterpart.
Management Trainee
Agricultural Finance Corporation Limited (AFCL)
2009.10 - 2010.02
- Participated in organizational restructuring exercise for Foundation in order to define organizational structure to be maintained at Foundation’s head-office and at branches.
- Conducted market research on current trends in microfinance industry and prepared business plan for raising funds from banks and other investors.
- Assisted Foundation to raise over Rs 50 million within 4 months through preparation of detailed project plan.
- Worked on developing Risk Management System for Foundation’s credit and operational risk. This reduced Foundation’s risk exposure by over 70%.
Education
MBA - Finance And Strategy
La Trobe University (Australia)
Australia 2007.01 - 2008.04
Bach. in Engineering - Production
Mumbai University
Mumbai 2001.07 - 2005.04
HSC -
Maharashtra State Board
Mumbai 1999.06 - 2001.04
SSC -
Maharashtra State Board
Mumbai 1989.06 - 1999.04
Skills
Interests
Cooking
Reading
Timeline
Senior Analyst
Dun & Bradstreet India
2019.12 - Current
Senior Analyst
Dun & Bradstreet India
2015.12 - 2019.11
Analyst
Dun & Bradstreet India
2013.05 - 2015.11
Research Analyst
SME Chamber of India
2011.03 - 2013.04
Market Researcher
India Fortune, Indian Economy Research Institute
2010.04 - 2011.02
Management Trainee
Agricultural Finance Corporation Limited (AFCL)
2009.10 - 2010.02
MBA - Finance And Strategy
La Trobe University (Australia)
2007.01 - 2008.04
Bach. in Engineering - Production
Mumbai University
2001.07 - 2005.04
HSC -
Maharashtra State Board
1999.06 - 2001.04
SSC -
Maharashtra State Board
1989.06 - 1999.04
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