Hardik Gala Email & Phone Number

Amsterdam, Nh, Nl

Geneva, Switzerland

- Part of the Global Merchant Group - Structuring and Execution Team (TCF Large Traders)- Focus on Trade and Commodity Finance Clients (likes of Gunvor, Varo etc.)- Focus areas include credit analysis, borrowing base facilities, loan documentation, client relationships, structuring and execution of transactions

Netherlands

- Increased responsibilities and ownership from the previous senior analyst role- Sustainable finance structuring and advisory support for ING clients linking sustainability performance to their capital structure. Experience with green, social, sustainability(-linked) debt financing as well as ESG advisory.- Closely following research and updates on the regulatory changes for sustainable finance and EU sustainability directives- Part of global virtual client teams having strategic dialogues zooming in on a specific clients on a multi-product and short-medium term basis- Diversity, Inclusion and Belongingness (DIB) ambassador with a focus on inclusion and psychological safety, and exploring and establishing working principles to leverage DIB for commercial success

Netherlands

- Increased ownership and responsibilities towards both transactional and non-transactional work for Sustainable Finance- Increased commitments towards Diversity, Inclusion and Belongingness Ambassadorship (specifically towards the Knowledge streams)

Amsterdam Area

Sustainable Finance Analyst | ING Wholesale BankingWorking on deals with a sustainability component, for example, Sustainability Linked Loans, ESG advisory, Green Loans, KPI linked loans etc.Time to make this world greener!Also a Diversity and Inclusion ambassador focused on creating an inclusive community at ING and bringing about mental health awareness

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

Associate for Wholesale Banking Finance, member of the Clients Business Advice team.• Lead for Global Web-based reporting for client profitability (OBIEE) • Support Business Partnering and Advice for selected Client Sectors reporting to Senior Management within the Business and WB Finance • Develop and improve robust and reliable financial reporting, analysis and forecasting for Client Sectors across the WB dimensions of Regions, Segments and Products• Support the Finance process of monthly client bleeder reviews and analysis• Support cost controlling and expenses reporting including forecast

Amsterdam Area, Netherlands

- Portfolio management for the wholesale banking innovation initiatives (greenfield startups), primary focus on performance analysis (financial and non-financial) and financial reporting- Structured the finances of the Wholesale Banking Innovation (WBI) department- Assisted in formulating and structuring the sweat equity plan for spin-outs- Led the reporting practices restructuring and deployment after expanding to two new countries- Collaborated with ING’s Global WB departments to produce dashboards and pitchbooks for the supervisory board and (potential) clients- Experienced with Agile way of working

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Consulting first class high school students from all over the world regarding IBA program- Creation of pitches to sell the IBA program to students- Giving presentations in front of large audiences- Helping students in their decision regarding RSM, Netherlands, and the B.Sc. International Business Administration program- Creation of reports regarding student behavior and their thoughts and opinions about the course- Mentoring prospective students giving them insights into what their life might look like at RSM

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

- Board of 2017-18- Engaging with business heads to deliver workshops, case studies, networking events etc. for our target group- Developing strategies with the board for the long term growth of ISR- Organised Student Talks event, where 4 student/alumni speakers inspired huge audience of students- Co-hosted the event- Organizing the highlight event for ISR, ISR Career Days, to connect companies with students- Engaging in cross-cultural management

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

-Teaching the subject QM&T: Mathematics to Erasmus University students-Delivering presentations and conducting workshops-Responsible for making the study material for the course

Rotterdam Area, Netherlands

-Competing in the National Competition representing Enactus EUR-Delivering presentation for business heads across Netherlands-Delivering presentation in front of large audiences -Duty to express the true meaning of Enactus and Social Entrepreneurship

Pune, India

- Learned the basics of financial accounting and management accounting (bookkeeping, financial reporting, cash flow analyses & financial forecasts).- Shadowed and participated in negotiations with the numerous suppliers the company has.- Responsible of the sales of the different goods. - Advised on the selection of suppliers and on the supply chain of the company.

B.Sc. International Business Administration, International Business

Hsc, Computer Science, A (With Distinction)

High School, General Studies, A (84.91%)

Activities and Societies: NCC Army, Choir, Softball Team, Several Chess Tournaments, Several Olympiads etc.