Ekta Gupta, FRM

Experience

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  Adobe Systems

  Jun 2009 - May 2011

  Software engineer

  • Reviewed Product requirements document and Engineering specs to ensure timely and robust product release• Designed and developed new testing frameworks involving new features in various product releases using C++• Created test plans in liaison with product management team of end to end workflows for Adobe applications

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  Interra Systems

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Senior Software Engineer

  • Built systems for content verification and monitoring of file-based and real-time content for digital media industry• Designed new product features involving analysis of audio/video codecs supporting wide range of media formats• Managed the customization of product features based on requirement of varied customers; Clients included Global Telcos, Broadcasters, Post production houses, IPTV and Archiving companies working with file-based content• Led a team for successful deployment of various projects which included setup, training and initial product support Show less

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  Deutsche Bank

  Apr 2013 - Jun 2013

  Intern

  • Learnt the operational processes of the five Group Finance divisions - Finance, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations and Corporate Insurance, and contributed in projects related to financial reporting for the onshore teams• Developed Excel macros to automate report generation process for improved accuracy and efficiency in data analysis

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  CRISIL Limited

  Apr 2014 - Oct 2016

  Sr. Rating Analyst

  • Lead a team of three to manage credit ratings portfolio of around 250 diverse Corporate clients located in India• Analyzed markets in Europe and US as clients had their parent/subsidiaries/customers in these regions• Developed a key understanding of trends and issues in core sectors like Utilities, Automobiles, Retail, and others• Prepared financial models, along with rigorous Ratios analysis, SWOT and Peer analysis to ensure robust ratings• Reviewed financial statements, debt documentation, including bank loans, covenants and bond indentures• Performed credit analysis using S&P methodology, based on management discussion and financial risk analysis• Prepared the Credit Rating Proposal and present the overall ratings to the Credit Ratings Committee for approval• Conducted periodic and event driven surveillance of existing ratings in the portfolio to ensure recency and reliability• Built client relationships by regular interaction with management and help them leverage rating for fund raising • Managed expectations of different stakeholders and effectively engage them to build a symbiotic relationship• Managed and enhanced the existing client portfolio and solicit new clients through networking and referrals Show less

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  Fitch Ratings

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2021

  - Responsible for credit ratings of cash flow CLOs, CLNs and other structured credit transactions- Analyze the collateral, structural features and cash flow profiles of structured products to determine the credit ratings- Conduct cash flow analysis to stress test the structures and enhancements levels under various economic scenarios- Review the transaction portfolio and documents for the analysis of quantitative, structural and credit aspects- Communicate with arrangers, trustees and other stakeholders for the purpose of determining credit risk and ratings- Publish research including transaction related reports, and in-depth articles on credit issues affecting the industry Show less

  • Associate director, Structured Credit

    Apr 2020 - Jul 2021

  • Sr. Analyst

    Apr 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Analyst, Structured Credit

    Jun 2017 - Apr 2019
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  Deutsche Bank

  Aug 2021 - now

  • Vice President

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Associate

    Aug 2021 - Mar 2023