M Rory Picardo

Experience

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  Alankar Boilers Private Limited

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2005

  Trainee Engineer

  Job Responsibilities:As a trainee chemical engineer was involved in the design and manufacture of Steam Boilers and Heat Exchangers

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  Dena Bank

  Jan 2006 - Sept 2006

  Credit Analyst

  Job Responsibilities:As Manager Credit in a leading bank in India, have analysed credit proposals based on financial statements, credit history, company management, credit ratings and credit ratios.Monitored the sanctioned proposals on continuous basis

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  Adventity India Services Private Limited

  Oct 2006 - Feb 2008

  Financial/Research Analyst

  Job Responsibilities:Worked for a US based Hedge fund dealing in Convertible bonds investments in Europe and USAs part of the team, have worked extensively on analysis of converts from an quantitative and qualitative perspectiveHave working knowledge of different valuation methods of converts and other fixed income securities Have thorough understanding of different convertible arbitrage trading strategies and quantitative trading strategies Have extensive knowledge of performance measurement of hedge funds, venture capital and private equity fundsDetailed forecasting of financials & future cash position, debt amortization schedule and DCF valuationDetailed Comparable Companies analysis, for various sectors including Automotive, Telecom, Cable, Consumer, Chemical, etc Show less

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  Silverdale Services Dubai Limited

  Jun 2008 - Jul 2010

  Business Analyst

  Job Responsibilities include:As an Investment Banker have conducted deal structuring, fund raising and financial and technical due diligence for projects in various domains which include Private Equity, Real estate, Manufacturing, Hospitality, etc.Have done valuations analysis using DCF, multiples industry averages and IRR analysis of targetsConducted Due Diligence for various target acquisition, working capital analysis, Business & Industry Research• IRR computations using various exit scenarios• Determination of the type of funding requirements like venture capital, FCCBs, IPO etc Show less

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  UK Trade & Investment (UKTI)

  May 2010 - Jul 2016

  As the Head of Information Economy sector, my role encompasses: Campaigns: Design and execute campaigns focussed on achieving business objectives with an emphasis on the following areas-Financial TechnologyRetail technologySmart CitiesAdvisory role to UK & Indian companies: Provide access to the most relevant opportunities for both countriesAccess to private sector service providers: Introduce UK and Indian to service providers in areas such as consultancy, business development, funding and lawWork closely with start-ups and SMEs- provide advice on business strategy, business development, funding and brand development Innovation Advisory:Support companies find innovation partners across the technology space- the focus areas here include, but not limited to, technology across smart cities, healthcare, financial & retail technology Show less

  • Head - Information Economy Sector at UKTI, British High Commission, India

    Aug 2012 - Jul 2016

  • Trade & Investment Adviser

    May 2010 - Jul 2012
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  FinTechCity - The FinTech 50

  May 2015 - now

  International Panel Member and Mentor
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  Startupbootcamp Foodtech Rome

  Apr 2016 - now

  Mentor
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  Department for Business and Trade

  Aug 2016 - now

  Head - Technology Sector

  National Lead for Technology Sector, delivering high-impact & strategic UK-India bilateral trade, investment & policy objectivesDevelop & execute UK-India sector export strategy; design & deliver targeted campaigns; manage a pan-India team and budget Familiarize, validate, match and pursue potential government/public & private sector business opportunities for UK companies Provide strategic advice to senior management of UK & Indian companies on market entry strategies, partnerships, product management, and regulatory frameworkCollaborate across HMG (Her Majesty’s Government) to influence Indian policy development and their positions in international fora, and develop mutually beneficial economic opportunitiesInteract and liaise with various UK & Indian government departments & companies, trade bodies, top management of UK & Indian plc, and multipliers Show less