DEVI SEETHARAMAN
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Skilled Research Analyst with 3 years of experience including a year of experience in financial research. Analytically strong and results-driven professional who can positively impact organizational performance through superior research and analysis. Successful in evaluating trading and investment opportunities by quickly analyzing the economy, industry & company environments. Highly motivated to pursue career in the field of financial/market research.
KEY SKILLS & EXPERTISE
* Market Analysis * Project Management * Analytical Skills * Bloomberg
* Trend Forecasting * Team Building * Statistical Analysis * SPSS
* Financial Research * Client Relations * Presentation Skills * MS Office
* Equity Valuation * SQL
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Symbiometrics Innovations Private Ltd., Jan 2009 to Dec 2010
Bangalore, India, Research Analyst
Job Duties
Generate market research data by researching journals, the internet, conducting in-person interviews, official statistical data providers and third party data vendors.
Perform quantitative analysis on the market research data using statistical tools like SPSS and prepared detailed research reports/presentations.
Create detailed project plans and milestones, organized regular project meetings, tracked project milestones and regularly reported on project status to management.
Mentor team members. Track & guide in their progress of work items.
Key Accomplishments
Promar International, U.K. was impressed with the monthly reports on “Global Market Monitoring Research Report on Rice” that was prepared, and awarded extension of the project for an additional year.
The report prepared on “Canned Fruit Industry in India”, was a major guiding factor for one of Promar International’s key clients to decide on their entry strategy in Indian Market.
Provided strategic advice and guidance, in addition to research report on “Bangladesh Rice Industry”, to Buhler to setup rice milling plant in Bangladesh.
Published “Feasibility Report on Sortex Machine for frozen fruits” for Buhler and marketed the same to prime frozen fruit manufacturers which resulted in increased sales for Buhler, which increased the commission revenues of Symbiometrics by 10%.
Submitted a detailed report on marketing strategy and viability of “Rice fortification plant in India” using which, DSM Nutritional products, Switzerland came up with a roadmap and set up rice a fortification plant in Orissa, India.
Motilal Oswal Securities Ltd. Jan 2008 to Dec 2008
Mumbai, India, MT (Advisory)
Job Duties
Prepare reports/presentations to communicate investment ideas, news events and opinions regarding equity markets, industry or individual securities.
Extract information from various avenues like company websites, financial statements, business publications, 3rd party financial data vendors like Bloomberg, etc., for conducting equity research.
Closely monitor market trends, daily market movements, recent developments in covered sectors & covered companies, for potential equity re-valuation triggers.
Key Accomplishments
Won “Star Performer” award by providing quality service through timely and accurate financial advice to clients on Equities & Derivatives markets.
Demonstrated superior comprehension while responding to Client and Sub-broker queries regarding recommendations on Sector and individual securities.
Formulated the use of DERIVATIVE STRATEGIES for various risk positions in the Equity market.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s in Business Administration - Marketing and Finance 2008
Indian Institute of Planning & Management, Bangalore
Bachelor of Technology - Industrial Biotechnology 2006
Anna University, Chennai, India
CERTIFICATIONS
NCFM (National Stock Exchange of India’s Certification in Financial Markets) 2008
Certification in Capital Markets and Derivatives module.
Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1 Currently Pursuing
REFERENCES
Can be provided upon request