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Shasank Singhania

Summary

Dynamic Contributor with extensive experience across different sectors, excelling in risk management and financial modeling. Proven track record in enhancing model integrity and leading validation initiatives. Adept at project management and client relations, driving successful outcomes in high-stakes environments. Recognized for strategic insights and effective team leadership.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Manager

Axis Bank
Noida / Remote
03.2024 - Current

Actively participated in Model Validation team, enhancing risk model integrity.

  • Executed validation of Dynamic Risk Rating Model addressing Fraud Risk parameters.
  • Conducted annual assessments of Economic Capital Model for Liquidity Risk analysis.
  • Evaluated Microfinance Institutions' pre-due and roll-forward models focusing on Collection Risk.
  • Led annual validation efforts on MSME Credit Risk model and monitored credit risks quarterly.
  • Supported validation initiatives for Operational Risk within Economic Capital assessments.
  • Facilitated annual validation of Credit Card PD Pooling Model to uphold compliance standards.

Consultant

Self
01.2022 - 03.2024

Working as a consultant, helping in the delivery of products to various industries.

Keynote Financial Services (AVP – Investment Banking) [Nov 2022 – Feb 2023]

  • Well-versed in various facets of the Deal Lifecycle, primarily Origination, Secondary Research, and Financial Modeling.
  • Worked on preparing Merchant Banker Due Diligence certificates, Valuation Reports, and Abridged Prospectuses.

Worked on the end-to-end deal execution of an LBO by a U.S.-based PE firm for an AdTech company.

  • Prepared the bid assessments and negotiated as part of the buy-side deal team.
  • Prepared the LBO model for valuation and negotiated the Letter of Intent and Term Sheet for deal closure.
  • Prepared the detailed internal functional model for the integration of the target.

Worked on the deal structuring and negotiation for the acquisition bid of a Spanish football club (Tier 2).

  • Conducted feasibility analysis of the acquisition target through syndicate financing.
  • Prepared valuation analysis and the debt schedule for a 10-year investment horizon.
  • Identified key metrics for valuation negotiation and regulations around budgeting.

Senior Analyst

HSBC STG
01.2020 - 05.2021
  • Executed end-to-end deal execution for block placement in petrochemical company.
  • Managed confidential bid process and prepared necessary collaterals.
  • Developed valuation models, information memorandums, and investor decks for marketing pitches.
  • Collaborated with management throughout marketing processes to align strategies.
  • Contributed to initial public offering of FMCG company in Middle East region.
  • Prepared prospectus collaterals for multiple work streams to support fundraising efforts.
  • Conducted whitespace analysis and target screening to identify investment opportunities.

Financial Associate

Tresvista Financial Services
04.2019 - 10.2019
  • Managed daily activities for three mid-market private equity clients in Europe and USA.
  • Led a team of three analysts to enhance project delivery and client satisfaction.
  • Developed valuation models, information memorandums, and investor decks for client presentations.
  • Conducted whitespace analysis and target screening to identify new investment opportunities.

Deputy Manager

State Bank of India
01.2015 - 06.2017
  • Managed loan book portfolio exceeding INR 450 crores across 53 clients as Relationship Manager.
  • Developed and implemented enhanced risk assessment practices to strengthen internal controls.
  • Identified KPIs from bureau reports and built model to assess repayment stress.
  • Collaborated with internal teams to optimize marketing strategies and evaluate credit sanctioning SOP.

Education

Master of Business Administration - International Business

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Kolkata, India
03.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Printing Engineering

Jadavpur University
Kolkata, India
06.2014

Skills

  • Risk management
  • Project management
  • Data analytics
  • Financial modeling
  • Process management
  • Client management

Certification

  • CFA level 1, 2017
  • FRM Part 1 examination, Pursuing
  • MSc in Financial Engineering from WorldQuant University, Pursuing (Part-time)
  • Executive program in Algorithmic Trading from Quantinsti, Mumbai, 2023
  • Infrastructure Finance and Credit Analysis by CRISIL, 2018
  • Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management by NSE, 2015
  • Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) by Bloomberg, 2018

Accomplishments

  • Cleared State Bank of India Probationary Officers’ Examination 2014, which has a selection ratio of 0.07% out of nearly 2 million applicants
  • National finalist of Airtel iCreate-18, a national-level case study competition launched by Airtel (the case was based on churn analysis and calculating the lifetime value of a customer)
  • Campus finalist, IB League, an M&A case study competition by HSBC STG (the case was based on target identification for a private equity firm in the Indian automobile ancillary sector)
  • Campus runner-up, Steelathon, a case study competition by TATA Steel (the case was based on strategy formulation for Jamshedpur FC to become one of the top football clubs in the ensuing years)
  • Runner-up, national article writing competition, organized by Infineeti, a finance magazine, IIFT (the article was based on the recapitalization of state-owned lenders)
  • National finalist, Mock Stock, a virtual trading competition organized by SIBM, Pune
  • Top 50 teams, CXO Challenge, a case study competition by Cognizant

Activities and Other Information

Position of leadership

  • Senior Club Coordinator, Equity Research Cell
  • Batch representative for the MBA 1 students, Class of 2017 – 19, Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
  • Member of the organizing team of Vivaan, the annual business summit of IIFT, 2018

Other information

  • Co-founded Bolointern.com in 2014, it was an initiative to help and guide people so that they can get the best out of their internship; it was filled with original testimonials, blogs, and stories
  • Keen follower of the English Premier League and an ardent supporter of Arsenal FC
  • An amateur Chess player and Yoga practitioner

Timeline

Senior Manager

Axis Bank
03.2024 - Current

Consultant

Self
01.2022 - 03.2024

Senior Analyst

HSBC STG
01.2020 - 05.2021

Financial Associate

Tresvista Financial Services
04.2019 - 10.2019

Deputy Manager

State Bank of India
01.2015 - 06.2017

Master of Business Administration - International Business

Indian Institute of Foreign Trade

Bachelor of Engineering - Printing Engineering

Jadavpur University
Shasank Singhania