Research Analyst - Global Renewable Energy

Research Analyst - Global Renewable Energy

Expertise in grains, oilseeds, soft commodities, livestock derivatives and agrichemical equities. Among top 5 Ags research analyst in the world in Energy Risk Commodity Ranking for third consecutive year in 2019.Recommends buy/sell derivative trade ideas by writing in-depth and impactful market moving fundamental research and data analysis. Published bi-weekly, monthly, quarterly and ad-hoc research products and trade ideas with high success rate. Contributed to cross sector cross asset research reports.Identifying and timing market trends and insights (structural changes in demand and supply, trade flows, arbitrage opportunities, government policies and changing weather trends) using big data analytical tools .Marketing research to institutional and corporate clients across the world by one-to-one meeting, calls and conferences involving more than 50 clients. Analysing macro economy, oil and gas and; FX markets impact on agri-commodities. Regular updates to clients and sales team on changes in commodity specific fundamentals and trade ideas.

Lead equity research analyst covering global agri-chemicals and agriculture sector.Initiated coverage on seven major global fertilizer producers by writing comprehensive sector thematic and initiation reports. Contributed to cross sector cross asset research reports. Received votes from Tier 1 clients for detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of industries, sub-sectors, trends and the economy. Our in-depth analysis changed the way market looked at agrichemicals industry. Top rated analyst in Bloomberg Survey for our key stocks.

Analyst - Global Fertilisers and Agriculture. Also covered companies from oil refining, retail and shipping sectors. Managed consumer brands and retail team.Our chemicals team was ranked among Top 5 for five consecutive years in Extel survey.Covered global agrichemicals and agriculture sector by writing fundamental research reports on various stocks under coverage, building financial models, sector thematic reports with various cross border and cross asset teams and results update flash notes. Covered stocks were from Europe, Russia, the US and Asia region. Marketing research to institutional clients across the world.Commodities covered as a part of our equity coverage were corn, soybean, wheat, palm oil, sugar, livestock, oil and natural gas. Wrote detailed analysis on commodities along with an analysis on the US, Brazilian and Indian farmer’s profitability. Monthly USDA update reports on corn, soybean and wheat.Analysed macro economy and FX related news and their relative impact on stocks and agri-commodities.In addition, covered few companies from sectors like Oil & Gas, Consumer retail, Auto Components, Sugar, Real Estate and Shipping.

Analyst - Global Fertilisers and Agriculture. Also covered companies from oil refining, retail and shipping sectors. Managed consumer brands and retail team.

Worked on sophisticated equity valuation and forecasting models with in-depth analysis of UK / European companies from various sectors like consumer goods, retail, betting & gaming and brewers.Successfully migrated the forecasting and modeling knowhow from UK.Quality control on complex financial models, resolving client queries, preparing Q&As for client by analyzing company’s performance.Managed a team of 12 people including senior research associates.

Work involved preparation, maintenance of equity valuation models and financial performance analysis of US / European companies for a leading German investment bank. The work included forecasting company’s financial performance, analysis and normalization of profit and loss statement & balance sheet, financial modeling, CROCI calculations, valuation. It also required quality control checks, training and management of new hires.

Successfully set up and managed credit control department of 32 people team. Designed and implemented related credit control policies and procedures.Credit analysis of client’s involved financial assessment of new dealer applications, assigning and monitoring credit limits of more than 1,000 dealers on regular basis. Follows up on outstanding and assessment of big deal requests, overdue aging analysis, processing and monitoring collections. Team lead in ERP implementation for sales & receivable module.Successfully set up and managed credit control team of 32 people.

Income tax and sales tax - sales tax returns, sales tax assessment & appeals, sales tax planning, entry tax, purchase tax, tax structuring for the company as well as staff, advance tax, TDS reconciliation, Imports - high seas sales, import documentations, L/C, bill of entry, DEPB license, finance – dealing with banks/ financial Institutions, project financing. Accounts – audit & finalization of accounts, cost computation & pricing policy.