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Vaibhav Sharma

Investment Advisor & Sales Head Discretionary Portfolio Management Services.
Pune

Summary

Understand client risk and return profile, identify investment opportunities, provide suitable solutions and ensure periodic investment portfolio review. Liaise with central research / advisory / product teams / business divisions for identifying opportunities to cater to clients requirements.

As a Head of Sales-Discretionary Portfolio Management Services at Waterfied Advisors, leading a team to deliver customized investment solution. Specializing in strategic asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management to achieve client financial goal. Committed to excellence in client services and maintaining fiduciary standard.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Investment Advisor & Sales Head DPMS

Waterfield Advisors
11.2023 - Current
  • Developed customized financial plans for small business owners, addressing unique challenges such as succession planning and cash flow management.
  • Managed risk by diversifying investments across various sectors and asset classes.
  • Lead sales strategy development- Formulate and execute comprehensive sales strategies to drive growth and client acquisition for Discretionary portfolio management services.
  • Performance Monitoring and reporting - Oversee sales performance metrics preparing regular reports for seniors management to track progress, identify area of improvement and implement corrective action as needed.

Investment Advisor- Key Client Group

IIFL Asset And Wealth Management
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
  • Established key procedures for teams preparing documentation, models and presentations.
  • Met with clients to generate new business and negotiate contracts.
  • Recommended specific investments to help clients meet financial goals.
  • Studied portfolio to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Studied financial documents to identify potential areas needing improvement.
  • Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
  • Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
  • Researched current economic trends and investment opportunities to stay abreast of financial markets.
  • Educated clients on potential risks and rewards associated with various investments.
  • Monitored and updated financial plans to comply with client goals.
  • Devised comprehensive financial plans for clients to achieve short and long-term financial goals.

Investment Counselor

Axis Bank
09.2015 - 05.2021

Investment Counselor – Pune team, Covering the market of Kolapur, Nasik, Nagpur and Pune NRI team .

  • Analyzed financial needs of clients and developed tailored strategies to meet goals.
  • Educated clients on financial topics and best practices.
  • Collaborated with clients to develop customized investment portfolios.
  • Expertise in advising Clients on Mutual Funds, Structured Products, Debt Products, Life insurance and various Structural product

Area Sales Head- Banking and National Distributor

Kotak Asset Management
04.2008 - 09.2015
  • Building relationship with channel partner and achieving sales numbers of branch
  • Managing team of 4 in Banking and ND.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.

Education

MBA - Marketing And Finance

MIT School of Business
Pune
04.2006 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Science

Government Science College
Jabalpur
04.2002 - 03.2005

Skills

Investments

Investment and Wealth Planning

Risk advisory

Key relationship development

Client needs assessment

Client communications

Coaching clients

Timeline

Investment Advisor & Sales Head DPMS

Waterfield Advisors
11.2023 - Current

Investment Advisor- Key Client Group

IIFL Asset And Wealth Management
05.2021 - 11.2023

Investment Counselor

Axis Bank
09.2015 - 05.2021

Area Sales Head- Banking and National Distributor

Kotak Asset Management
04.2008 - 09.2015

MBA - Marketing And Finance

MIT School of Business
04.2006 - 02.2008

Bachelor of Science - Science

Government Science College
04.2002 - 03.2005
Vaibhav SharmaInvestment Advisor & Sales Head Discretionary Portfolio Management Services.