Chaitanya Gandhi

Experience

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  EY

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2024

  • Assisted a leading APAC-based private equity firm by identifying offshorable activities and conducting vendor due diligence, which added over USD 260K in revenue.• Spearheaded project execution for a leading UK-based bank, defining KPIs and RACI roles, managing risks through the RAID log, tracking milestones, and delivering comprehensive decks for steering committees.• Led the SOX controls review for the finance portfolio at a leading alternative asset management firm, which received positive client feedback and secured a subsequent engagement opportunity for Q3 of 2024.• Developed a target operating model and growth strategy for a private sector bank in India, aiming to increase the bank's treasury income fourfold upon implementing recommendations.• Oversaw engagement planning, resource allocation, hiring, and business development, including responses to RFPs and RFIs of varying scales to promote business growth and managing key accounts which generated recurring revenue exceeding USD 500K.• Mentored a team of 10 members, helping them navigate career progression through consistent feedback, skill development, and tailored support. Show less • Set up a 70+ member captive center for a leading French bank, achieving recognition from the CEO on LinkedIn and projecting cost savings of over USD 4 million over 3-4 years. • Transformed Myanmar’s largest private bank's customer processes, launching the nation’s first digital financial products and disbursing over 10,000 loans totaling USD 5.7 million.• Supported regulatory remediation projects for a Swiss bank, receiving positive feedback from client stakeholders, including the India center head, which strengthened client relations and improved project outcomes. • Established a foreign exchange & derivatives desk for a US-based Primary Dealer, unlocking additional revenue stream. Show less

  • Manager

    Oct 2022 - Dec 2024

  • Senior Consultant

    Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

  • Consultant

    Oct 2018 - Oct 2020

  • Associate Consultant

    Jul 2017 - Oct 2018

  • Analyst

    Jul 2015 - Jul 2017
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  DAM Capital Advisors Limited

  Dec 2024 - Jan 2025

  Intern

  • Curated an investment memorandum and supporting materials for a specialty chemicals company involved in an M&A transaction.• Analyzed business and financial performance of listed and unlisted companies across cancer diagnostics, cement, and specialty chemicals sectors.