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Tanuj Pokarna

Tanuj Pokarna

Chartered Accountant
Mumbai

Summary

Multi-tasking, Dedicated and Sincere professional having in-depth knowledge in the field of Banking, Finance, Risk and related areas. A smart professional with exemplary talent in forensic & financial analysis, number crunching and assessment of client needs. Known for collaborating effectively within teams and driving significant results amidst changing market conditions. Adept at leveraging analytical skills, financial analysis, strategic advisory and market research to support high-stakes investment decisions. Reliable and adaptable, delivering consistent performance and impactful insights.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Senior Analyst - Investment Banking

Citibank
09.2023 - Current
  • Interact and work with Business Execution Leads, Front-End IB Bankers, and Franchise owners, mainly in the EMEA and NAM regions.
  • Conducting and analysing internal financial metrics data/wallet analysis.
  • Develop strategic presentations with proactive suggestions to Business Execution Leads.
  • Weekly, Monthly, and Daily BAUs involve Wallet Analysis, Financial Analysis, and Investment Banking Dashboards for Bankers.
  • Preparing performance-based reports and presentations for franchise management to be delivered to senior management and Business Execution Leads.

Research and Portfolio Analyst

EquiPoise Capital Management
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Worked as an equity research and portfolio analyst.
  • Research on mid- and small-cap companies. (Fundamental analysis, advisory reports, fact sheets, and rebalancing)
  • Mutual fund competitor analysis and generating stock ideas using various screens and software.

Senior Consultant | Management Trainee (Forensic)

Grant Thornton LLP
03.2020 - 03.2023
  • Key team member in the forensic audit and investigation into the case of one of India's largest suspected financial frauds in a company network of over 270 entities with an NBFC parent company. Also, assisted and undertaken work for other entities in Infrastructure, Maritime, Retail, Rail Metro, Agriculture, Aviation and Financial Services sectors.
  • Assisted the team in the forensic audit case of Housing and Commercial Infrastructure listed entity.
  • Involved in multiple IBC cases for background and diligence checks.
  • Multiple fact-finding reviews were conducted in cases of management-driven proactive and reactive assignments for whistleblower complaints, employee fraud, process fraud risk review, etc.
  • Review of digital evidence gathered from various assets (Intella software, email reviews, and Lotus notes).

Education

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI
India
04.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Commerce -

Sathaye College
Mumbai, India
01.2018 - 01.2021

Skills

Data analysis in Excel

Key Highlights

  • Acknowledged with "Spot Award" at Grant Thornton in October 2021 for going beyond the call of duty.
  • Acknowledged with "R&R Award" at Citibank for Making a Difference.
  • Represented CitiBank India at the ASEAN Football Cup held in Bali (December 2024).
  • Part of the winning team and awarded the Golden Boot at the GT Purple League 2023.
  • Educated 50+ young individuals on personal finance (saving, budgeting, investing)

Hobbies and Interests

Personal Finance & Investing: Passionate about simplifying finance concepts for others and staying updated with market trends.

Reading: Enjoy reading behavioral finance, productivity, AI and entrepreneurship books.

Fitness & Mindfulness: Regularly engage in strength training and meditation to maintain focus and discipline.


Timeline

Senior Analyst - Investment Banking

Citibank
09.2023 - Current

Research and Portfolio Analyst

EquiPoise Capital Management
04.2023 - 09.2023

Senior Consultant | Management Trainee (Forensic)

Grant Thornton LLP
03.2020 - 03.2023

Chartered Accountant -

ICAI
04.2018 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Commerce -

Sathaye College
01.2018 - 01.2021
Tanuj PokarnaChartered Accountant