Essentially an investment research analyst, with deep expertise in the banking sector, Tathagat has handled a variety of roles in his 17-year career. Tathagat counts ESG analysis of investment opportunities as the latest addition to his skillset and has been extensively applying sustainability principles to investment research. He is an EFFAS Certified ESG Analyst.Tathagat has strong expertise in analyzing investment opportunities, particularly in the banking & financial services space. Possessing excellent financial modelling skills and a lucid writing style, he enjoys putting his ideas into high-quality reports and presenting them in a crisp and succinct manner. With more than a decade of experience in equity research and credit research, Tathagat has gained in-depth domain knowledge of the banking sector and the relevant analysis and valuation techniques to evaluate investments. His credit research experience equips him with the right skills to identify and mitigate risks associated with an investment. The combination of credit risk and equity research experience allows him to take a more rounded view of any investment thesis.Tathagat is highly skilled in financial modelling and valuation. Well-equipped with relevant tech skills, he is proficient in the use of technology. He believes in continuous skill addition and has obtained several certifications in machine learning and data science, with a focus on their use in finance (see certification section).He has an MBA (Finance) from XLRI and B.Tech. (Electronics & Communication) from the National Institute of Technology Warangal.