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Arijeet Tarafdar

Arijeet Tarafdar

Project Intern

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  • Timeline

  • Skills

    Investment advisory
    Business development

  • About me

    Investment & Portfolio Management professional with extensive experience in managing and advising multi-asset institutional portfolios. At Darashaw, responsibilities include shaping investment strategy for the Asset Management Group, with a central role in decisions covering ₹145,000 crore (~USD 17+ Billion) in institutional funds — driving allocation and portfolio construction — alongside direct portfolio management of over USD 1.5 Billion. My expertise spans fixed income, equities, InvITs, and hybrid investment solutions, with a track record of delivering robust, compliant, and return-optimised strategies for corporates, PSUs, MNCs, and retirement benefit trusts. Earlier in my career, I was instrumental in structuring and scaling the equity offering for institutional funds at Darashaw, expanding access and building durable long-term strategies for clients. I am passionate about financial markets, technology, and innovation, and believe in creating governance-led investment frameworks that deliver sustainable value. Beyond portfolio management, I thrive on business development, client partnerships, and building high-performance teams that drive measurable impact. Career Highlights - Lead investment strategy and allocation decisions for ₹145,000 crore (~USD 17+ Billion) in institutional funds across multiple asset classes. - Direct portfolio management of USD 1.5+ Billion spanning fixed income, equities, and alternative solutions. - Structured and scaled equity offerings for institutional clients in my first career stint at Darashaw. - Provided advisory leadership in retirement benefit fund management, strengthening governance and compliance frameworks. - Established a proven track record in business development and client acquisition, deepening relationships across corporates, PSUs, and MNCs. - Stint at J.P. Morgan Asset Management on their institutional retiral fund management desk, building expertise in global markets and retirement-focused investment strategy.

  • Education

    • Institute of Management Technology

      2015 - 2017
      Post Graduate Diploma in Management

    • Savitribai Phule Pune University

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor in Engineering

      Information Technology

    • Delhi Public School, Siliguri

      2009 - 2011
      AISSCE Science A

      Activities and Societies: School President during the period 2010-2011. Organized the annual festival UNISON with a footfall of over 3000. School President during the period 2010-2011. Was the primary point of contact with management for over 5000 students. Also worked with a team of council officials in order to implement and execute disciplinary actions as well as functions.Had to delegate responsibility accordingly

  • Experience

    • Square Yards

      Jul 2015 - Sept 2015
      Project Intern

      1. Generation of new leads through the application of Sales Management processes for Squareyards, by approaching new prospects. 2. Secondary research of the Real Estate market within Indian metropolitans.

    • Darashaw

      May 2017 - Mar 2021

      Portfolio Management for Retirement Benefit Trusts encompassing - Debt Instruments – Government Securities and Corporate Debt Instruments- Equity Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds and Direct Equity Investments- Short Term Debt Instruments – Money Market Instruments and Fixed Deposits- Asset Backed Investments – Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InVITs)- Developing the Retirement Benefits Equity Solution vertical by approaching and offering services to Provident Funds.Growing equity investment management asset base through direct and channel partners for retail clientele. Coordinating and approaching suitable financial institutions in an effort to engage and enlist them as channel partners for the Portfolio Management Service. Wealth Management for High Net Worth Individuals- Equity Portfolio Management Services for individuals- Financial Planning for individuals Show less

      • Senior Associate

        Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

      • Associate

        Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Management Trainee

        May 2017 - Jun 2018

    • J.P. Morgan Asset Management

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
      Financial Analyst

    • Darashaw

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      • Senior Associate

        Jul 2019 - Mar 2021

      • Associate

        Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Management Trainee

        May 2017 - Jun 2018

    • Leviton

      Nov 2015 - Apr 2016
      Project Intern

      The project brief was to initiate the implementation of Total Quality Management within the organisation. 1. Creation of process charts for each role within the organisation, through exhaustive one on one interviews and detailed discussions within teams. The process charts provided an outline of the workflow within each role.2. Updation of the Job Descriptions for all the roles within the organisation through a combination of primary and secondary research.

    • SURIN AUTOMOTIVE PRIVATE LIMITED

      Apr 2016 - Jun 2016
      Summer Intern

      The project brief was to conduct feasibility research on possible avenues of growth as Automotive Suppliers and the recommendation of new business lines. 1. Prepared a detailed research report on the current industry trends through data analysis highlighting primary research data, product opportunities, feasibility research regarding product manufacturing. 2. Presentation of the new product line selection to the Business Development team. 3. Designing a work flow for entry to market plans for new products. Show less

    • Future Brands

      Sept 2016 - Oct 2016
      Intern

      Pursued Project with respect to car consumers in the Delhi-NCR area. Conducted primary research through surveys and video questionnares in order to collate data. Analysis was done regarding consumer preferences, customer profiles.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Research Analyst

      National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
      Aug 2018

    • Equity Sales Certification

      National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
      Jul 2018

    • Investment Advisor

      National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
      Jun 2017

    • Investment Advisor 2

      National Institute of Securities Markets (NISM)
      Oct 2017