Akanksha Chadha, PhD

Experience

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  GENPACT

  Apr 2014 - Sept 2014

  Investment Research Intern

  ➤ Established a benchmark for future projects by developing an ARIMAX model in MS Excel and SAS to forecast U.S. automotive industry sales and enhanced management's understanding by authoring SOPs and a comprehensive white paper➤ Supported investment decisions by analyzing stocks using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method and preparing comprehensive equity research reports

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  Credit Analysis & Research Ltd. (CARE Ratings)

  Mar 2015 - Jan 2016

  Rating Analyst, Corporate Ratings: Large and Medium Enterprises (LME)

  ➤ Ensured strategic oversight and financial stability by managing a portfolio of about 50 public and private companies in the power and steel industries, with turnovers ranging from INR 100 crore to INR 80,000 crore, including prominent clients like NHPC Ltd.➤ Assessed client creditworthiness and enhanced lending decision-making processes by conducting interviews with top management, performing financial and industry analyses, identifying comparable peer companies, developing risk profiles, and representing cases in rating committee meetings➤ Selected by management to train and mentor 3 junior analysts, enhancing their understanding of the nature and process of work and improving team capability and workflow efficiency Show less

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  Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Jul 2018 - Dec 2019

  Research Assistant, M&A, Credit Ratings, Corporate Finance

  ➤ Reviewed over 100 research papers in the areas of mergers & acquisitions, credit ratings, corporate finance, and behavioral finance, dedicating 250 hours to deepening knowledge and supporting academic research efforts➤ Enhanced research accuracy and insights by performing data analysis on M&A data using STATA and R software, leveraging databases from Thomson Reuters, S&P Capital IQ, CMIE ProwessIQ, and Wharton Research Data Services (WRDS), including Compustat, CRSP, and BoardEx➤ Improved clarity and distilled complex research into simplified formats by preparing bi-weekly literature reviews, articles, reports, and presentations, facilitating ongoing academic discussions, and enhancing knowledge dissemination➤ Presented a research paper at the "India Finance Conference" in December 2019, titled "Impact of the Quality of Credit Ratings on Acquisition Premiums," contributing to a broader academic and industry understanding of finance metrics Show less

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  Indian Institute of Management, Indore

  Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

  Graduate Teaching Assistant, Financial Accounting & Control

  ➤ Enhanced postgraduate students' understanding of accounting coursework by addressing frequent questions, referring complex inquiries to the professor, and employing targeted problem-solving techniques and support➤ Increased student engagement in the classroom and reduced disciplinary issues by conducting behavioral evaluations, grading participation, and advising on and implementing positive reinforcement strategies➤ Resolved student questions and concerns regarding exams during designated office hours, ensuring clarity and understanding of course material➤ Maintained high levels of speed and accuracy while grading quizzes, mid-terms, and end-term examinations for over 150 students➤ Improved the academic achievement of both underperforming and passionate students by providing weekly individual and group tutoring sessions tailored to their specific learning needs Show less

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  Varsity Tutors, a Nerdy Company

  Mar 2024 - now

  Online Instructor, Business Studies

  ➤ Raised the academic performance of 85% of students by at least one letter grade in courses including Financial Accounting, Statistics, Corporate Finance, Macroeconomics, and Econometrics through personalized teaching, motivational strategies, and focused academic support➤ Enhanced individual learning outcomes for an assigned educational group of over 10 students by creating weekly lectures and developing lessons tailored to each student's special needs, managing online resources, and incorporating regular quizzes and exams to assess academic progress effectively Show less

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  Curry College

  Aug 2024 - now

  Associate Lecturer

  Department of Management