Finance Professional - Financial Analysis & Research

KISHOR DARADE +91-942*******

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Finance Professional Financial Analysis Investment Research linkedin.com/in/kishor-darade

Finance professional with expertise in financial analysis, product operations, and investment research. Seeking a challenging role

where I can leverage my skills in financial analysis, equity research, and risk management to drive strategic insights, optimize

processes, and contribute to business growth. Passionate about financial analysis, investment strategies, and financial planning.

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Accounts Executive Bajaj Life Sep’24 – Oct’25

• Validated 15+ Excel BI calculators and financial models for life-insurance products, ensuring accuracy and operational reliability.

• Performed benchmarking life-insurance products against 5 competitor’s products, providing actionable insights to enhance

product competitiveness.

• Applied Advanced Excel to perform wide range of analytical, validation and reporting tasks, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.

• Implemented QA and documentation processes to ensure regulatory compliance and identify process gaps.

• Led a three-member peer team and contributed to an internal financial-planner prototype, managing core tasks alongside

additional responsibilities.

Finance Intern Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Oct’23 – Dec’23

• Conducted financial analysis using Excel, supporting optimization of short-term resources and working capital efficiency.

• Contributed to cash flow tracking by compiling data on inflows/outflows, helping ensure operational liquidity and timely payments.

• Supported inventory and accounts receivable/payable reviews, providing inputs to balance stock levels and improve collections.

• Assisted in cost optimization initiatives through cross-functional collaboration, enhancing liquidity and profitability.

• Assisted in receivables invoicing and related documentation, gaining exposure to billing and revenue recognition processes.

• Gained practical exposure to financial operations in PSU, building skills in reporting, teamwork, and ERP-based processes.

Equity Analyst Intern Knowledge Resource Group Sep’23 – Nov’23

• Conducted macroeconomic analysis of GDP, inflation, and employment trends using Excel, supporting informed investment

decisions and strategic insights.

• Performed industry research on FMCG, identifying market trends and opportunities, contributing to actionable investment

recommendations.

• Analysed financial statements for top five companies to assess performance, financial health and investment potential.

• Conducted ratio and trend analysis to uncover financial trends and support data-driven investment recommendations

• Gained practical understanding of equity research workflows, financial analysis and collaboration, enhancing investment

evaluation skills.

EDUCATION

Degree Institute CGPA / % Year

MBA Finance Department of Management Sciences PUMBA, Pune 6.8 2024

BCom CASM B.Y.K. College of Commerce, Nashik 78.84 2022

XII HSC B.Y.K. College of Commerce, Nashik 66.62 2019

X SSC V. J. Highschool, Nandgaon 81.80 2017

SKILLS

Technical Skills Financial Analysis Financial Modelling Taxation Regulation & Compliance Risk Management.

Soft Skills Problem Solving Leadership Communication Teamwork.

Tools Advanced Excel (Pivot Tables, Charts, Analysis Tools) MS Office (Word, Power point) Power BI.

CERTIFICATIONS

Financial Markets • Financial Markets by Yale University

Credit Analyst • Fundamentals of Credit

Accounting • Accounting Fundamentals

Research Analyst • NISM Series XV: Research Analyst

OTHERS

Interest Chess Exploring Investment Trends Researching Financial Markets Planning and Budgeting.

Languages English Hindi Marathi.

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