Debanik Basu

Experience

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  Cognizant

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2008

  Business Analyst (Internship)

  Studied the usage of analytics by global financial institutions and identified the corresponding areas of opportunity for the Banking & Financial Services (BFS) vertical in this domain.Researched existing competitor offerings and designed entry level strategies for Cognizant.Achievement: Was selected as one of the top summer interns for the year and awarded a Pre-Placement Offer (PPO).

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  SEBI

  Jul 2009 - Mar 2012

  Manager, Corporate Finance Department

  Conducted due diligence of M&A deals and corporate restructurings for Indian companies and gave recommendations on the deal structure.Developed proposals for policy matters on issues related to the listing norms, takeover code, and buyback regulations.Conducted periodic reviews of corporate behaviour to check for compliance with the regulatory framework and adherence to fair and equitable principles.Designed and created a platform to detect cases of insider trading, price manipulations and other capital market frauds.Coordinated with legal professionals to draft and publish guidance notes on interpretation of SEBI regulations.Developed tools and systems to streamline the internal and external reporting processes of the department.Liaised between companies and investors on grievances filed with SEBI.Served as a coordinating member for consent cases and exemption applications filed by companies. Show less

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  Institutional Investor Advisory Services (IiAS)

  Mar 2012 - Jul 2019

  Led a team of analysts to expand the product portfolio and service range at IIAS.Studied annual reports, financial statements, investor transcripts and management presentations to provide commentary on capital structure, leverage profile, board composition and related party transactions.Developed ESG assessment metrics for evaluating the efficacy and efficiency of the various sustainability initiatives of companies.Published opinion and thought leadership pieces in leading newspapers and business journals on critical financial and governance issues.Designed a tool to benchmark CEO and executive compensation in Indian companies and establish linkages between pay and performance.Generated leads, prepared marketing materials and delivered on end-to-end project execution including ideation, design, sales, and client engagement. Show less

  • Group Head, Research and Advisory

    Apr 2016 - Jul 2019

  • Senior Consultant, Research and Advisory

    Mar 2012 - Mar 2016
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  ISS | Institutional Shareholder Services

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2022

  Head - India Research

  Assisted boards in identifying gaps in their operating framework and provide solutions for strengthening their governance and risk management processes.Advised companies on structuring key proposals and policies, which are likely to have an impact on the company’s financials. Researched regulatory trends and best practices in global markets in the areas of corporate citizenship and stakeholder engagement.Participated as a speaker in business workshops and seminars for boards, CXOs and independent directors. Show less

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  APG Asset Management

  Jan 2022 - now

  • Head of Responsible Investment & Stewardship, APAC

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Senior Manager, Responsible Investment & Governance

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2024