VEDANG SHARDA
Mumbai
Summary
Highly capable Project Manager with a strong quantitative background. Experience includes managing complex projects at JP Morgan Chase & Co. from conception to delivery, ensuring high quality, and timely execution. Specialize in financial forecasting, risk management, and data analysis. Excel in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication to achieve goals and drive business success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader, Research Operations
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO
Mumbai
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Spearheaded development and maintenance of central financial data system for over 700 index clients.
- Oversaw risk management by adding control workflows using Excel, Monday.com, and Alteryx to save over 200 hours annually.
- Analyzed financial statements, invoices, purchase orders, contracts. For accuracy and completeness prior to payment processing, I led 200+ transaction-related projects from initiation to closure, with 100% compliance.
- Managed vendor relationships, ensuring adherence to company standards and regulatory compliance.
- Coordinated communications between internal stakeholders and external vendors.
- Coordinated contract negotiations to enhance service agreements and pricing strategies.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for quality assurance.
Investor Relations Associate
Valorem Advisors
Mumbai
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Coordinated investor and analyst communications, preparing over five financial reports ensuring full compliance with SEBI regulations.
- Conducted thorough market research and competitor analysis for auto-ancillary stocks, producing insights that drove three strategic initiatives and boosted investor engagement by 15%.
- Facilitated three investor meetings and one earnings call, enhancing relationships with institutional investors and analysts.
- Prepared comprehensive financial presentations for investor meetings to support effective communication.
- Coordinated quarterly earnings calls, addressing shareholder inquiries to maintain transparency.
- Researched market trends to inform investor strategies and decision-making processes.
- Developed marketing materials for investor relations initiatives to promote engagement.
- Established corporate governance policies to strengthen shareholder engagement efforts.
Investment Banking Associate
Polymath Advisors
Mumbai
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Established connections with buy-side investors via five financial advisory assessments.
- Conducted thorough financial analysis to support investment recommendations for equity projects.
- Prepared detailed pitch materials, securing over $100K in ESG equity financing.
- Collaborated with senior bankers to structure complex financial transactions.
- Managed due diligence processes for mergers and acquisitions projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Finance
London School of Economics
Mumbai11.2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Market research
- Regulatory compliance
- Data analytics with Alteryx
- Effective communication
- Data visualization with Tableau
- Service management with ServiceNow
- Advanced Excel functions
- Project management with Mondaycom
- Data analysis
- Strategic thinking
- Problem solving
- Financial analysis
Certification
- FRM level 1 candidate
- Private equity and Venture capital by Bocconi university
- Google Project Management: Professional Certificate
- BI Essentials for Finance Analysts (Tableau Edition)
Timeline
Team Leader, Research Operations
JP MORGAN CHASE & CO
01.2023 - 08.2025
Investor Relations Associate
Valorem Advisors
05.2022 - 11.2023
Investment Banking Associate
Polymath Advisors
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Economics and Finance
London School of Economics