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Verified Expert in Finance
Finance Expert
Location
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Toptal Member Since
August 17, 2016
Krishna has worked with some of the world's largest offshore financial research providers including Moody's, where he led a ten-member research team and was awarded MVP. He enjoys freelancing, as it enables him to choose his clients and industry focus. He has extensive experience supporting top sell-side and buy-side firms in the areas of investment and market research, valuation, business intelligence, and financial modeling.
Career Highlights
Head of Research
Valorega Research & Analytics LLP
Senior Associate Vice President
Moody's Analytics
Research Analyst
Trust Investment Advisors, Pvt., Ltd.
Education Highlights
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
CFA Institute
Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
Global Association of Risk Professionals
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Institute for Technology and Management
Certification Highlights
CFA
CFA Institute
FRM
GARP
Case Studies
Expertise
Work Experience
Head of Research
2016 - PRESENT
Valorega Research & Analytics LLP
- Spearheaded the research and analytics team which works on a wide range of research projects, including equity research, research reports, financial modeling, market research, business valuation, industry analysis, M&A, and micro/macro-economic analysis.
- Supported a lower middle market private equity fund in financial modeling, LBO, due diligence, investment research, writing investment memos, market research, presentations, and other ad-hoc research.
- Supported a leading bank in Europe in writing equity research reports and financial modeling.
- Supported a Canada-based due diligence firm in analyzing EB-5 investment projects in the US.
Focus areas: Earnings Analysis, Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Pitch Decks, Financial Analysis, Venture Capital, 409A Valuation, Due Diligence, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Private Equity, Focus Groups, Surveys, Primary Research, Valuation, Investment Banking, Market Research, Equity Research
Senior Associate Vice President
2012 - 2016
Moody's Analytics
- Supported top sell-side clients in equity research and handled a team of 5-10 analysts. I reviewed the deliverables, including the financial/valuation model and equity research reports (initiation coverage reports, earnings update reports, event update reports, etc.). It was a sector-agnostic role covering oil and gas, industrials, mining, telecom, IT, and real estate sectors across geographic regions including the US, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
- Worked with reputable buy-side firms on various highly analytical projects including business valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, and analytical presentations.
- Supported bulge bracket investment banks in creating pitch decks and other fundraising documents.
Focus areas: Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Earnings Analysis, Valuation, Forensic Accounting, Due Diligence, Market Research, Equity Research, Investment Research
Research Analyst
2011 - 2012
Trust Investment Advisors, Pvt., Ltd.
- Provided management consultancy/financial advisory services to various mid-cap as well as large-cap companies and private businesses. I was responsible for business valuation and financial analysis as well as advising and facilitating companies for M&A, corporate restructuring (such as demerger, buyback of shares) and help in raising capital through rights issues and private equity placement.
- Handled the acquisition of Cinemax India Limited by PVR.
- Provided management consultancy to a mid-cap company regarding strategic positioning, budgeting, planning, and variance analysis.
- Performed various private equity valuations and helped small businesses to raise funds.
- Managed a rights issue for Wimco, Ltd.
- Managed the de-merger of Cinemax, Ltd. and its listing on NSE & BSE.
Focus areas: Revenue & Expense Projections, Initial Public Offerings, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Valuation, Financial Modeling, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Pitch Decks, Management Consulting, Employee Stock Options, Due Diligence, Share Buybacks, Pitch Presentations, Restructuring, Venture Capital, Private Equity
Research Analyst
2010 - 2011
Aranca Mumbai India, Pvt., Ltd.
- Led a team of analysts working on business valuation engagements for venture capital-backed privately held companies across multiple industry sectors.
- Understood project specifications, reviewed valuation and financial models, and detailed appraisal reports.
- Prepared and reviewed fairness opinion reports expressing opinions over the fairness of the transaction for merger and acquisition.
- Performed equity value allocation among the common and preferred capital through various methods approved under AICPA guidelines (CVM, OPM, and PWERM).
Focus areas: Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Reports, Feasibility Studies, Due Diligence, Market Research, Valuation, 409A Valuation
Research Analyst
2002 - 2007
Aadharshila Power Projects, Pvt., Ltd.
- Analyzed costs for real estate projects.
- Planned and drew up budgets for real estate projects.
Focus areas: Revenue & Expense Projections, Financial Modeling
Education
2009 - 2014
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) in Financial Analysis
CFA Institute - USA
2010 - 2012
Financial Risk Manager (FRM) in Risk Management
Global Association of Risk Professionals - USA
2008 - 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance
Institute for Technology and Management - India
Certifications
AUGUST 2013 - PRESENT
CFA
CFA Institute
AUGUST 2012 - PRESENT
FRM
GARP
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